AMD
Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
93
/ 100
From $899
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
93
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 9080 XT lands at 93 and GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓Excellent 4K performance
- ✓DLSS 4 support
- ✓Cooler and quieter than 5090
Radeon RX 9080 XT 93
vs 93 GeForce RTX 5080
Score breakdown
Radeon RX 9080 XT
93 raster 93
rt 94
ai 94
efficiency 80
GeForce RTX 5080
93 raster 94
rt 95
ai 94
efficiency 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 9080 XT | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4+ | Blackwell |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 380 W | 360 W |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| CUDA cores | — | 10,752 |
| Memory bus | — | 256-bit |
| PCIe | — | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
Radeon RX 9080 XT
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
GeForce RTX 5080
Pros
- +Excellent 4K performance
- +DLSS 4 support
- +Cooler and quieter than 5090
Cons
- −Only 16 GB VRAM
- −Price creep vs 4080
- −Gap to 5090 is large
FAQ: Radeon RX 9080 XT vs GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, Radeon RX 9080 XT or GeForce RTX 5080? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Is GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Does Radeon RX 9080 XT or GeForce RTX 5080 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.