NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 30 by Billy G.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The RTX 5080 outperforms the RTX 5070 by 25-35% in 4K ray tracing tests (per Tom's Hardware) and offers 33% more VRAM for content creation. The RTX 5070 wins on efficiency and cost for 1440p users. RTX 5080 is the stronger pick for high-resolution gaming while the 5070 suits mid-range builds.

Winner: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070: 7.5/10

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM12GB GDDR716GB GDDR7
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Boost Clock2510 MHz2610 MHz
TDP250W320W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

What works

  • Strong 1440p rasterization performance
  • Efficient power draw for its class
  • DLSS 4 support with frame generation

What doesn't

  • Limited 8K capability
  • Slower than 5080 in ray tracing workloads

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

What works

  • Excellent 4K and ray tracing performance
  • Higher memory bandwidth for demanding titles
  • Future-proof for upcoming AAA releases

What doesn't

  • Higher power consumption
  • Premium pricing reduces value at 1440p

Bottom line

Our pick: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080.

People also ask

How does nvidia geforce rtx 5060 ti vs nvidia geforce rtx 5070 compare?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has 7168 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6 memory, compared to the RTX 5060 Ti's 4864 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6. The RTX 5070 delivers better performance for 1440p and 4K gaming, though it costs around $500 versus the RTX 5060 Ti's $400.

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