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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)

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Performance
GeForce RTX 508077% better
100,19077% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
56,63444% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 77% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 508041% better
100.2961% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8843% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 41% 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 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.

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 5080GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$999$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 5080GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
275 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
219 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
129 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 5080 orGeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 4090139.6+8%
GeForce RTX 5080129
Radeon RX 7900 XTX109-16%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti109-16%
GeForce RTX 4080100.8-22%
Radeon RX 907094-27%
Radeon RX 7900 XT86.1-33%
GeForce RTX 507081.5-37%

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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 508077% better
100,19077% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
56,63444% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 77% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 100,190, and the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) is ranked 30th with a score of 56,634.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 508041% better
100.2961% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
70.8843% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 41% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 100.29, 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 5080 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 5090129,772+30%
GeForce RTX 4090104,527+4%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912-1%
Radeon RX 907088,618-12%
Radeon RX 680057,784-42%
Radeon RX 7700 XT57,340-43%
GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)56,634-43%
GeForce RTX 308053,713-46%
Radeon RX 6800 XT52,046-48%

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 5080 or

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 5080GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
32,317.5
(+79.98%)
17,956
3DMark Time Spy Score
29,175
(+72.01%)
16,961
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
335,663
(+54.6%)
217,116
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
72,807
(+63.49%)
44,533
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
225,007
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
72,606.5
(+75.34%)
41,410
PassMark G3D Mark
36,357
(+36.95%)
26,548
PassMark G2D Mark
1,401
(+27.48%)
1,099
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 5080GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
CodenameGB203GA102
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
Process Size5 nm8 nm
Transistors45,600 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 5080GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Memory Size16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth960 Gb/s912.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,875 MHz1,188 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache64 MB6 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 5080GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)360 W350 W
Suggested PSU750 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 16-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 5080GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
CUDA Cores10,7528,960
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8470
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)336280
Render Output Units (ROP)11296
Tensor Cores336280
Ray Tracing Cores8470
Core Clock Speed2,295 MHz1,260 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,617 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 5080GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate293.1 GPixel/s164.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate879.3 GTexel/s478.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance56.28 TFLOPS30.64 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance879.3 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 5080GeForce 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.