GeForce RTX 5080
GPU·Enthusiast

GeForce RTX 5080

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

35,924

MSRP

$999

AVG Price

$1250

January 30 2025
360 Watt
Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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.

Overview

The GeForce RTX 5080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 360W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,924 points. Launch price was $999.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5080

#59
Radeon RX 9070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
161%
#60
Radeon RX 7900 XT
MSRP: $899|Avg: $630
160%
#61
GeForce RTX 4080
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800
143%
#62
Arc A310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
140%
#63
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
MSRP: $799|Avg: $800
138%
#64
Radeon RX 9070 XT
MSRP: $599|Avg: $700
134%
#65
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
MSRP: $749|Avg: $850
133%
#66
Radeon RX 6900 XT
MSRP: $999|Avg: $385
133%
#67
GeForce GTX 1630
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
128%
#68
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
119%
#69
Radeon RX 6800 XT
MSRP: $649|Avg: $743
117%
#70
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
MSRP: $999|Avg: $930
117%
#71
Radeon RX 6950 XT
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850
115%
#72
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550
111%
#73
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500
106%
#74
GeForce RTX 5080
MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250
100%
#75
GeForce RTX 3090
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900
88%
#76
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
84%
#77
GeForce RTX 4090
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649
80%
#78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100
73%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
51%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
50%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
48%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
43%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
42%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
34%
#85
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
33%
#86
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
32%
#87
Radeon RX 7500
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
28%
#88
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
28%
#89
Moore Threads MTT S70
MSRP: $345|Avg: $140
27%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 5080 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5080 scores 35,924 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) architecture (codename: GB203), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 10752 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 336 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 112 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 56.28 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2617 MHz from a base of 2295 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5080
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score35,924
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationBlackwell 2.0 (2025−2026)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGB203
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute10752
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling336
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending112
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load2617 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency2295 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance56.28 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second879.3 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 5.0 x16
Transistor Count45,600 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#5
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5080 is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 1024 GB/s of bandwidth.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5080
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures16 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR7
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM1024 GB/s
L1 Cache10.5 MB
L2 Cache64 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 5080 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5080
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation✅ Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 13.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x), decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5080
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version6th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5080 draws 360 Watt under load (TDP) — a 850W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin (12VHPWR). Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 80°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5080
TDPPower consumption under load360 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage850W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type16-pin (12VHPWR)
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance304mm
Card Height137mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $1,250 (MSRP: $999), the GeForce RTX 5080 delivers 29 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #5 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5080
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$1250
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#5
Release DateJanuary 30 2025
Release Year2025

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