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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080
53,71341% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 508087% better
100,19077% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 87% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8447% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 508031% better
100.2961% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 31% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2020 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 320 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 760.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3080 includes 8,704 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,440 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 272 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 700 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 has the 32nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.39% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 53,713 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 76.84. This is the 49th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2025 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB203) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5080 has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 960 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 5080 includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,295 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,617 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 360 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5080 has the 3rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 77.20% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 100,190 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.29. This is the 22nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2020Q1 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$699$999
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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275 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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219 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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129 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080
53,71341% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 508087% better
100,19077% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 87% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 32nd with a score of 53,713, and the GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 100,190.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080
76.8447% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 508031% better
100.2961% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 31% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 is ranked 49th with a performance per dollar of 76.84, and the GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 100.29.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 5090129,772+142%
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+95%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190+87%
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912+84%
Radeon RX 907088,618+65%
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)56,634+5%
Radeon RX 680055,084+3%
GeForce RTX 308053,713
Radeon RX 6800 XT52,046-3%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)51,400-4%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
17,535.5
32,317.5
(+84.3%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
16,133.5
29,175
(+80.83%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
188,064
335,663
(+78.48%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
39,257
72,807
(+85.46%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
120,402
225,007
(+86.88%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
35,564.5
72,606.5
(+104.15%)
PassMark G3D Mark
25,236
36,357
(+44.07%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,024
1,401
(+36.82%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
CodenameGA102GB203
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell 2.0
Process Size8 nm5 nm
Transistors28,300 million45,600 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
Memory Size10 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory Bandwidth760.3 Gb/s960 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,188 MHz1,875 MHz
Memory Interface320 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache5 MB64 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)320 W360 W
Suggested PSU700 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
CUDA Cores8,70410,752
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6884
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)272336
Render Output Units (ROP)96112
Tensor Cores272336
Ray Tracing Cores6884
Core Clock Speed1,440 MHz2,295 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,710 MHz2,617 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
Pixel Fill Rate164.2 GPixel/s293.1 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate465.1 GTexel/s879.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance29.77 TFLOPS56.28 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance465.1 GFLOPS879.3 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5080
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.