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EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super — Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · FTW3
EVGA

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super

Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · FTW3

93
/ 100
From $1,128
VS
GeForce RTX 5080 — Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
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, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super lands at 93 and GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…

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

Pick GeForce RTX 5080 if…

  • Excellent 4K performance
  • DLSS 4 support
  • Cooler and quieter than 5090
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super 93
vs
93 GeForce RTX 5080

Score breakdown

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super
93
raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 74
GeForce RTX 5080
93
raster 94
rt 95
ai 94
efficiency 85

Specs side-by-side

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super versus GeForce RTX 5080 — full spec comparison
Spec EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super GeForce RTX 5080
Architecture
Ada
Blackwell
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
16 GB GDDR7
TBP
320 W
360 W
Release year
2024
CUDA cores
10,752
Memory bus
256-bit
PCIe
PCIe 5.0 x16

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super

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

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: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super vs GeForce RTX 5080

Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super or GeForce RTX 5080? +

Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +

At $1,128, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.

Is GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +

At $999, GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.

Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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.