64

RTX 3070 Graphics Card

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

$499

MSRP

88

RTX 5080 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

$999

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5080 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 38% higher overall score, driven by its 10,752 shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 56.3 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 87% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RTX 5080 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $999 versus the RTX 3070 Graphics Card's $499 price tag, it costs $500 less while delivering performance that's only 38% behind. Its 16 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the RTX 5080 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 3070 Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 5080 Graphics Card

38% faster overall

Best value for money

RTX 5080 Graphics Card

3% better value per dollar

RTX 3070 Graphics Card best for

Value for money

3% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
8 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR7
Memory bus
256-bit
256-bit
Memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
960 GB/s

Performance

CUDA cores
5,888
10,752
Boost clock
1,725 MHz
2,617 MHz
Base clock
1,500 MHz
2,295 MHz
FP32 performance
20.3 TFLOPS
56.3 TFLOPS
RT cores
46
84
Tensor cores
184
336

Physical

Transistors
17.4 billion
55 billion
Process
8 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 5
Card length
242 mm
304 mm

Power

TDP
220W
360W
Power connector
12-pin
16-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
47 fps
95 fps
Black Myth Wukong
52 fps
108 fps
Counter-Strike 2
290 fps
495 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
58 fps
118 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
59 fps
122 fps
Spider-Man 2
62 fps
128 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
115,000 points
215,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
25,500 points
50,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
15,000 points
30,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5080 Graphics Card worth $500 more than the RTX 3070 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 5080 Graphics Card scores 88 overall vs 64 for the RTX 3070 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RTX 3070 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 3070 Graphics Card or RTX 5080 Graphics Card?

The RTX 5080 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 5080 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the RTX 3070 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RTX 3070 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RTX 3070 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 5080 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the RTX 3070 Graphics Card or RTX 5080 Graphics Card?

Choose the RTX 3070 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 5080 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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Score 64 VS 65

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Score 88 VS 65

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Score 64 VS 62

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Score 88 VS 62

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Score 64 VS 68

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Score 88 VS 68

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Score 64 VS 58

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Score 88 VS 58

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