GeForce RTX 3080 12GB vs GeForce RTX 5080

The GeForce RTX 5080 is about 64% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the GeForce RTX 5080 is 64% faster (148 vs 90).
  • 1080p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 5080 +33% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 8 of 23 games.
  • 1440p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 5080 +45% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 5 of 23 games.
  • 4K high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 5080 +53% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 2 of 23 games.
  • Video memory: GeForce RTX 5080 has 16 GB vs 12 GB.
  • Power (TDP): GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 350 W, GeForce RTX 5080 360 W; the GeForce RTX 5080 delivers 60% more performance per watt.
  • Age: the GeForce RTX 5080 is 3 years newer (2025 vs 2022).

FPS figures assume a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the fastest gaming processor in our catalog, so the graphics card is the limit wherever possible.

Specs

SpecGeForce RTX 3080 12GBGeForce RTX 5080
Performance index90148
Brand / seriesNVIDIA RTX 30NVIDIA RTX 50
Released20222025
Video memory12 GB16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory bus384-bit256-bit
Power (TDP)350 W360 W
Hardware ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS, FSRDLSS, FSR

Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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