RTX 5000 Ada
Ada · 32 GB GDDR6 ECC · 250 W
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · FTW3
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5000 Ada lands at 92 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick RTX 5000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 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
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 87).
Ray tracing
RTX 5000 AdaRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
RTX 5000 Ada leads on rt (92 vs 87).
AI workloads
RTX 5000 AdaLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
RTX 5000 Ada leads on ai (93 vs 89).
Power efficiency
RTX 5000 AdaFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
RTX 5000 Ada leads on efficiency (85 vs 73).
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 more score per dollar ($1,344 vs $4,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 5000 Ada | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ada |
| VRAM | ▲ 32 GB GDDR6 ECC | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 250 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
RTX 5000 Ada
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
EVGA FTW3 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
FAQ: RTX 5000 Ada vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080
Which is better, RTX 5000 Ada or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 5000 Ada worth the price? +
At $4,000, RTX 5000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ai.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +
At $1,344, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.
Does RTX 5000 Ada or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 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, RTX 5000 Ada or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 87). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, RTX 5000 Ada or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 4080? +
RTX 5000 Ada — leads on rt (92 vs 87). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.