EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR7 · 180 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti lands at 82 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 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
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 leads on raster (93 vs 82).
Ray tracing
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 leads on rt (88 vs 77).
AI workloads
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 leads on ai (90 vs 79).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 TiSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti more score per dollar ($480 vs $1,128).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 180 W | 360 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
- +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 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: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti worth the price? +
At $480, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in raster.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $1,128, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti or EVGA FTW3 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 4K gaming, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on raster (93 vs 82). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on rt (88 vs 77). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.