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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W

86
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 — Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · Aorus Master
Gigabyte

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000

Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · Aorus Master

86
/ 100
From $2,480
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti lands at 86 and Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick GeForce RTX 3080 Ti if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 if…

  • ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
  • ✓ISV certifications
  • ✓Huge framebuffer
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads on raster (86 vs 81).

Ray tracing

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 leads on rt (86 vs 81).

AI workloads

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 leads on ai (87 vs 83).

Power efficiency

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 leads on efficiency (85 vs 72).

Value for money

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,480).

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 86
vs
86 Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000

Score breakdown

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
86
raster 86
rt 81
ai 83
efficiency 72
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000
86
raster 81
rt 86
ai 87
efficiency 85

Specs side-by-side

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti versus Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 — full spec comparison
Spec GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
▲ 24 GB GDDR6 ECC
TBP
350 W
230 W
Release year
2021
2021

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000

Pros
  • +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
  • +ISV certifications
  • +Huge framebuffer
Cons
  • −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
  • −Lower gaming clocks
  • −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games

FAQ: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000

Which is better, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the price? +

At $1,199, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.

Is Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 worth the price? +

At $2,480, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ai.

Does GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 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.

Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000? +

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — leads on raster (86 vs 81). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.

Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000? +

Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX A5000 — leads on rt (86 vs 81). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.