NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W
68
/ 100
From $599
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 5700 XT
RDNA 1 · 8 GB GDDR6 · 225 W
68
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1080 lands at 68 and Radeon RX 5700 XT at 68. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce GTX 1080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Radeon RX 5700 XT if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
GeForce GTX 1080 68
vs 68 Radeon RX 5700 XT
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1080
68 raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 68
Radeon RX 5700 XT
68 raster 68
rt 58
ai 53
efficiency 75
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 1 |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR5X | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 180 W | 225 W |
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 |
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
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Pros
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
Cons
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 5700 XT? +
Both score 68 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Radeon RX 5700 XT worth the price? +
At $399, Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in efficiency.
Does GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 5700 XT 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.