GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · Aorus Master
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4080 lands at 92 and Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. That puts Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 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
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 leads on efficiency (75 vs 73).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4080 | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 320 W | 360 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
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
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080
- +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: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +
At $1,199, GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $1,128, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 4080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master 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.
Which is better for power efficiency, GeForce RTX 4080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on efficiency (75 vs 73). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.