NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W
68
/ 100
From $599
VS
GeForce RTX 5090 Super wins by 31
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Blackwell · 32 GB · 620 W
99
/ 100
From $2,199
Specdex verdict
GeForce RTX 5090 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1080 lands at 68 and GeForce RTX 5090 Super at 99. That puts GeForce RTX 5090 Super ahead by 31 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce GTX 1080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 5090 Super if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
GeForce GTX 1080 68
vs 99 GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1080
68 raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 68
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
99 raster 99
rt 100
ai 100
efficiency 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 5090 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR5X | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 180 W | 620 W |
| Release year | 2016 | 2025 |
GeForce GTX 1080
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 5090 Super? +
GeForce RTX 5090 Super scores 99 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 31. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1080 worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce GTX 1080 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 5090 Super worth the price? +
At $2,199, GeForce RTX 5090 Super delivers a Specdex score of 99 — strongest in rt.
Does GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 5090 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.