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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

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Performance
GeForce RTX 5080
100,19077% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 40904% better
104,59881% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 4090 has 4% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 508053% better
100.2961% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 4090
65.4140% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 53% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $1,599. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD102) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/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 4090 includes 16,384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,235 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,520 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 512 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 176 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 512 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 128 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4090 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 450 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 850 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4090 has the 2nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 80.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 104,598 score and $1,599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 65.41. This is the 58th 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 4090
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025Q4 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$999$1,599
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 5080GeForce RTX 4090
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.

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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 5080
100,19077% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 40904% better
104,59881% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 4090 has 4% better performance than the GeForce RTX 5080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 100,190, and the GeForce RTX 4090 is ranked 2nd with a score of 104,598.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 508053% better
100.2961% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 4090
65.4140% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 53% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090 is ranked 58th with a performance per dollar of 65.41.

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+30%
GeForce RTX 4090104,598+4%
GeForce RTX 5080100,190
Radeon RX 9070 XT98,912-1%
Radeon RX 907088,618-12%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER87,055-13%
GeForce RTX 408086,267-14%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti85,811-14%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX83,322-17%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896-24%

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 5080GeForce RTX 4090
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
32,317.5
36,836
(+13.98%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
29,175
30,977
(+6.18%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
335,663
(+28.92%)
260,357
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
72,807
73,447
(+0.88%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
225,007
(+7.49%)
209,337
3DMark 11 Performance Score
72,606.5
(+13.69%)
63,861
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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326.7
PassMark G3D Mark
36,357
38,576
(+6.1%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,401
(+7.69%)
1,301
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 4090
CodenameGB203AD102
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ada Lovelace
Process Size5 nm5 nm
Transistors45,600 million76,300 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 4090
Memory Size16 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth960 Gb/s1.01 Tb/s
Memory Clock1,875 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache64 MB72 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 4090
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)360 W450 W
Suggested PSU750 W850 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-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 4090
CUDA Cores10,75216,384
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)84128
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)336512
Render Output Units (ROP)112176
Tensor Cores336512
Ray Tracing Cores84128
Core Clock Speed2,295 MHz2,235 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,617 MHz2,520 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 4090
Pixel Fill Rate293.1 GPixel/s443.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate879.3 GTexel/s1,290 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance56.28 TFLOPS82.58 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance879.3 GFLOPS1,290 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 4090
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.