88

RTX 5080 Graphics Card

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7

$999

MSRP

72

RX 9070 Graphics Card

RDNA 4 · 12 GB GDDR6

$449

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 5080 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 22% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 56.3 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 44% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the RX 9070 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $449 versus the RTX 5080 Graphics Card's $999 price tag, it costs 122% less while delivering performance that's only 22% behind. Its 12 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 RX 9070 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 5080 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

22% faster overall

Best value for money

RX 9070 Graphics Card

21% better value per dollar

RTX 5080 Graphics Card best for

Raw performance

22% faster overall

Memory

Memory
16 GB
12 GB
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
192-bit
Memory bandwidth
960 GB/s
487 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,617 MHz
2,849 MHz
Base clock
2,295 MHz
2,321 MHz
FP32 performance
56.3 TFLOPS
26.3 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
55 billion
20 billion
Process
4 nm
3 nm
PCIe
PCIe 5
PCIe 4
Card length
304 mm
260 mm

Power

TDP
360W
250W
Power connector
16-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
95 fps
63 fps
Black Myth Wukong
108 fps
70 fps
Counter-Strike 2
495 fps
370 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
118 fps
78 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
122 fps
79 fps
Spider-Man 2
128 fps
82 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
215,000 points
148,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
50,000 points
34,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
30,500 points
20,500 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 5080 Graphics Card worth $550 more than the RX 9070 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 5080 Graphics Card scores 88 overall vs 72 for the RX 9070 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the RX 9070 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the RTX 5080 Graphics Card or RX 9070 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 RX 9070 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the RX 9070 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The RX 9070 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 5080 Graphics Card or RX 9070 Graphics Card?

Choose the RX 9070 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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