EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super lands at 93 and EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 at 86. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 SuperTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on raster (93 vs 81).
Ray tracing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 SuperRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on rt (88 vs 86).
AI workloads
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 SuperLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on ai (90 vs 87).
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 leads on efficiency (85 vs 74).
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $2,480).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super | EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ampere |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 320 W | 230 W |
| Release year | 2024 | 2021 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- +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 RTX A5000
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super vs EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 worth the price? +
At $2,480, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ai.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super or EVGA FTW3 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, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on raster (93 vs 81). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on rt (88 vs 86). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.