Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · Aorus Master
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7 · 150 W · FTW3
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 lands at 92 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 at 78. That puts Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 78).
Ray tracing
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 leads on rt (87 vs 73).
AI workloads
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 leads on ai (89 vs 75).
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 leads on efficiency (75 vs 73).
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 more score per dollar ($372 vs $1,344).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6X | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 320 W | 150 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060
Which is better, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +
At $1,344, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 worth the price? +
At $372, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Does Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 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, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 78). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on rt (87 vs 73). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.