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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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Performance
100,19077% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 77% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

Performance per dollar
100.2961% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 61% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

Specs at a glance
Memory16 GB GDDR7
Slots2 slots
TDP360 W
Release DateQ1 2025
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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.

General Info

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

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ1 2025
Launch Price (MSRP)$999
Production StatusActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce RTX 5080 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.

FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
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Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
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Ultra - 1080p275 FPS$3.63 CPF
QHD - 1440p219 FPS$4.56 CPF
4K UHD - 2160p129 FPS$7.74 CPF
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce RTX 5080's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Compare Cost Per Frame

GeForce RTX 5080's 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.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
100,19077% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 77% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

The GeForce RTX 5080 is ranked 3rd with a score of 100,190.

Performance per dollar
100.2961% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5080 has 61% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

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

Compare Performance

GeForce RTX 5080's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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%

Compare Value For Money

GeForce RTX 5080's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce RTX 5080's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
32,317.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
29,175
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
335,663
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
72,807
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
225,007
3DMark 11 Performance Score
72,606.5
PassMark G3D Mark
36,357
PassMark G2D Mark
1,401
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

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

SpecValue
CodenameGB203
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0
Process Size5 nm
Transistors45,600 million

Board Compatibility

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

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)360 W
Suggested PSU750 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7
Memory Bandwidth960 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,875 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB
L2 Cache64 MB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores10,752
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)84
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)336
Render Output Units (ROP)112
Tensor Cores336
Ray Tracing Cores84
Core Clock Speed2,295 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,617 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate293.1 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate879.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance56.28 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance879.3 GFLOPS

API Support

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

SpecValue
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.8

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