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RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 5080

An overall editorial verdict is not available for this pair yet. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.

Start with the tradeoffs

Consider RTX 2080 for

  • DirectX support: 12
  • Recorded GPU clock: 1515 MHz

Tradeoff: Card dimensions, cooling and power limits can vary by implementation; check the exact model.

Consider GeForce RTX 5080 for

  • Excellent 4K performance
  • DLSS 4 support
  • Cooler and quieter than 5090

Tradeoff: Only 16 GB VRAM

Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.

Specifications side by side

Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.

RTX 2080 versus GeForce RTX 5080 specifications
SpecificationRTX 2080GeForce RTX 5080
GPU clock1515 MHzNot documented
Memory clock14000 (1750x8) MHzNot documented
DirectX12Not documented
ArchitectureNot documentedBlackwell
CUDA coresNot documented10,752
VRAMNot documented16 GB GDDR7
Memory busNot documented256-bit
TBPNot documented360 W
PCIeNot documentedPCIe 5.0 x16

RTX 2080

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GeForce RTX 5080

Prices & availability

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