G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 4080 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4080 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4080

2022

Why buy it

✅4.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,801 less on MSRP ($1,199 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 279.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 28.7 vs 7.6 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $4,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 16 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (304 vs 400), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌28% higher power demand at 320W vs 250W.
❌16.1% longer card at 310mm vs 267mm.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

2023

Why buy it

✅31.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (400 vs 304).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 16 GB).
✅Draws 250W instead of 320W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 267mm instead of 310mm, a 43mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
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233.6% HIGHER MSRP
$4,000 MSRPvs$1,199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.6 vs 28.7 G3D/$ ($4,000 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 13.8% in PassMark G3D (34,445 vs 30,269), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 32 GB vs 16 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) instead of DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), 100 vs 76 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4080 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,801 cheaper on MSRP at $1,199 vs $4,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 279.6% (28.7 vs 7.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1440p and 4K, GeForce RTX 4080 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, RTX 5000 Ada Generation has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4080 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4080

The GeForce RTX 4080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2205 MHz to 2505 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 320W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34,445 points. Launch price was $1,199.

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4080 scores 34,445 versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 30,269 — the GeForce RTX 4080 leads by 13.8%. The GeForce RTX 4080 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 9,728 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 48.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 2505 MHz vs 2550 MHz. Ray tracing: 76 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 100 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) with 304 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	34,445+14%	30,269
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	9728	12800+32%
Compute (TFLOPS)	48.74 TFLOPS	65.28 TFLOPS+34%
Boost Clock	2505 MHz	2550 MHz+2%
ROPs	112	176+57%
TMUs	304	400+32%
L1 Cache	9.5 MB	12.5 MB+32%
L2 Cache	64 MB	72 MB+13%
Ray Tracing Cores	76	100+32%
Tensor Cores	304	400+32%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the RTX 5000 Ada Generation is on the newer stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, while the GeForce RTX 4080 stays on DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation.The RTX 5000 Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce RTX 4080 is capped at DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation+14%
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	Yes (DLSS 4)+14%
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4080 has 16 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation carries 32 GB. RTX 5000 Ada Generation gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 736 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — a 27.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4080. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 4080 and 256-bit on the RTX 5000 Ada Generation. L2 Cache: 64 MB (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6 ECC
Memory Bandwidth	736 GB/s+28%	576 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	64 MB	72 MB+13%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4080) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4080 draws 320W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation's 250W — a 24.6% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 310mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
TDP	320W	250W-22%
Recommended PSU	750W	650W-13%
Power Connector	16-pin	16-pin
Length	310mm	267mm
Height	140mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	107.6	121.1+13%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4080 came in at $1199, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4080 was 70% cheaper ($2801 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 28.7 (GeForce RTX 4080) vs 7.6 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 4080 offers 277.6% better value. The newer card here is RTX 5000 Ada Generation (2023 vs 2022).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4080	RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP	$1199-70%	$4000
Performance per Dollar	28.7+278%	7.6
Codename	AD103	AD102
Release	September 20 2022	August 9 2023
Ranking	#7	#16

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