GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 4080 is about 63% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the GeForce RTX 4080 is 63% faster (135 vs 83).
- 1080p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 4080 +35% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 5 of 23 games.
- 1440p high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 4080 +45% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 5 of 23 games.
- 4K high, 23 popular games: GeForce RTX 4080 +53% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 2 of 23 games.
- Video memory: both have 16 GB.
- Power (TDP): GeForce RTX 4080 320 W, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 180 W; the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB delivers 9% more performance per watt.
- Age: the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 135 | 83 |
| Brand / series | NVIDIA RTX 40 | NVIDIA RTX 50 |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 128-bit |
| Power (TDP) | 320 W | 180 W |
| Hardware ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | DLSS, FSR |
Ray tracing and upscaling support follow the GPU architecture (series), not per-game support.
Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)
| Game | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| Dota 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | 300+ | 192 |
| WARDOGS | 121 | 74 |
| Apex Legends™ | 300+ | 208 |
| Valheim | 289 | 178 |
| Grand Theft Auto V Legacy | 300+ | 300+ |
| Aniimo | 162 | 100 |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 193 | 119 |
| Slay the Spire 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| Marvel Rivals | 193 | 119 |
| Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege | 193 | 119 |
| Overwatch® | 267 | 249 |
| The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | 300+ | 300+ |
| War Thunder | 214 | 199 |
| Dead by Daylight | 300+ | 300+ |
| Geometry Dash | 300+ | 300+ |
| Limbus Company | 300+ | 300+ |
| Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced | 184 | 113 |
| Delta Force | 289 | 178 |
| Terraria | 300+ | 300+ |
| Stardew Valley | 300+ | 300+ |
| Rust | 162 | 100 |
| Game | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| Dota 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | 218 | 134 |
| WARDOGS | 85 | 52 |
| Apex Legends™ | 236 | 145 |
| Valheim | 202 | 125 |
| Grand Theft Auto V Legacy | 300+ | 268 |
| Aniimo | 113 | 70 |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 135 | 83 |
| Slay the Spire 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| Marvel Rivals | 135 | 83 |
| Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege | 135 | 83 |
| Overwatch® | 267 | 174 |
| The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | 300+ | 300+ |
| War Thunder | 214 | 139 |
| Dead by Daylight | 300+ | 249 |
| Geometry Dash | 300+ | 300+ |
| Limbus Company | 300+ | 300+ |
| Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced | 129 | 79 |
| Delta Force | 202 | 125 |
| Terraria | 300+ | 300+ |
| Stardew Valley | 300+ | 300+ |
| Rust | 113 | 70 |
| Game | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 300+ | 220 |
| Dota 2 | 300+ | 300+ |
| PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS | 131 | 80 |
| WARDOGS | 51 | 31 |
| Apex Legends™ | 142 | 87 |
| Valheim | 121 | 75 |
| Grand Theft Auto V Legacy | 262 | 161 |
| Aniimo | 68 | 42 |
| HELLDIVERS™ 2 | 81 | 50 |
| Slay the Spire 2 | 300+ | 209 |
| Marvel Rivals | 81 | 50 |
| Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege | 81 | 50 |
| Overwatch® | 170 | 105 |
| The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | 300+ | 300+ |
| War Thunder | 136 | 84 |
| Dead by Daylight | 243 | 149 |
| Geometry Dash | 300+ | 300+ |
| Limbus Company | 300+ | 300+ |
| Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced | 77 | 48 |
| Delta Force | 121 | 75 |
| Terraria | 300+ | 300+ |
| Stardew Valley | 300+ | 300+ |
| Rust | 68 | 42 |
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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