GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 3080
Compare the GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 3080 on real gaming benchmarks and full specifications. The GeForce RTX 3080 is out of stock at the retailers we track right now, so this comparison covers performance and specs, with current pricing for the GeForce RTX 5080.
The short answer
The GeForce RTX 5080 is the faster card at 1440p.
- GeForce RTX 5080 is about 72% faster at 1440p (gaming index 78 vs 45).
- GeForce RTX 5080 carries more VRAM (16GB vs 10GB), an edge at 4K and in memory-heavy games.
- GeForce RTX 3080 draws less power (320W vs 360W), so it runs cooler and asks less of your PSU.
Gaming performance
Gaming score: geometric mean of in-game FPS, normalized so the RTX 5090 = 100. Switch resolution with the toggle above.
GeForce RTX 5080 is about 72% faster at 1440p.
Performance per dollar
This needs a current price for both cards. The GeForce RTX 3080 is out of stock at the retailers we track right now, so it cannot be calculated for this matchup. The gaming and specs comparisons above still apply.
What to buy instead
The GeForce RTX 3080 was replaced by the GeForce RTX 4080. See GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4080 for that matchup with live prices.
Specs head-to-head
Productivity & compute
Where to buy
GeForce RTX 5080from $1,478.99
GeForce RTX 3080no stock
No in-stock versions right now. See the GeForce RTX 3080
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