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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)

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Performance
GeForce RTX 5060
47,201.536% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)20% better
56,63444% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 20% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5060123% better
157.8696% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8843% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 123% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 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 5060 includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,280 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,497 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 145 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 5060 has the 39th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.37% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 47,201.5 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 157.86. This is the 4th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $799. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 912.4 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 8,960 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,260 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,710 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 280 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 280 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 70 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 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 has the 30th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 43.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 56,634 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 70.88. This is the 53rd 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 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2025Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$299$799
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
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GeForce RTX 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Low - 1080p
186 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
157 FPS
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High - 1080p
138 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
127 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
90 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
37 FPS
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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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 5060 orGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 907094+157%
Radeon RX 7900 XT86.1+135%
GeForce RTX 507081.5+123%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)62.7+71%
GeForce RTX 406039+7%
GeForce RTX 506036.6
GeForce RTX 306034-7%
Arc B58033.8-8%

Compare Cost Per Frame

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 5060 orGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 90705.84-29%
GeForce RTX 50706.74-18%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)6.84-16%
Arc B5807.37-10%
GeForce RTX 40607.67-6%
GeForce RTX 50608.17
GeForce RTX 30609.68+18%
Radeon RX 7900 XT10.44+28%
GeForce RTX 408011.89+46%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 5060
47,201.536% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)20% better
56,63444% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) has 20% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 39th with a score of 47,201.5, and the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 30th with a score of 56,634.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5060123% better
157.8696% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8843% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 has 123% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5060 is ranked 4th with a performance per dollar of 157.86, and the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 53rd with a performance per dollar of 70.88.

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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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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 5060 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX 7600161.45+2%
Radeon RX 9070161.42+2%
GeForce RTX 5060157.86
Arc B580153.65-3%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48-17%
GeForce RTX 308076.84-51%
GeForce RTX 408071.95-54%
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)70.88-55%
Radeon RX 6950 XT65.72-58%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59.18-63%

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 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
13,806
17,956
(+30.06%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
14,106.5
16,961
(+20.24%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
171,078
217,116
(+26.91%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
37,952
44,533
(+17.34%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
163,486
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
44,648.5
(+7.82%)
41,410
PassMark G3D Mark
20,707
26,679
(+28.84%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,136
(+5.19%)
1,080
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 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
CodenameGB206GA102
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors21,900 million28,300 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 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Memory Size8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s912.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache32 MB5 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 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)145 W350 W
Suggested PSU300 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1bHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

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 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
CUDA Cores3,8408,960
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3070
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)120280
Render Output Units (ROP)4896
Tensor Cores120280
Ray Tracing Cores3070
Core Clock Speed2,280 MHz1,260 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,497 MHz1,710 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 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate119.9 GPixel/s164.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate299.6 GTexel/s478.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance19.18 TFLOPS30.64 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance299.6 GFLOPS478.8 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 5060GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
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.