GeForce RTX 5070
Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7 · 250 W
GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
GeForce RTX 5080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 5070 lands at 87 and GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. That puts GeForce RTX 5080 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce RTX 5070 if…
- ✓DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Gen
- ✓250 W TBP — fits a 650 W PSU
- ✓Blackwell 5th-gen Tensor / 4th-gen RT
Pick GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓Excellent 4K performance
- ✓DLSS 4 support
- ✓Cooler and quieter than 5090
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
GeForce RTX 5080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on raster (94 vs 84).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 5080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on rt (95 vs 88).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 5080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on ai (94 vs 90).
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 5070Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 5070 leads on efficiency (90 vs 85).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 5070Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 5070 more score per dollar ($549 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| CUDA cores | 6,144 | ▲ 10,752 |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 16 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | ▲ 256-bit |
| Base clock | 2.33 GHz | — |
| Boost clock | 2.51 GHz | — |
| TBP | 250 W | 360 W |
| PSU | 650 W minimum | — |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
GeForce RTX 5070
- +DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Gen
- +250 W TBP — fits a 650 W PSU
- +Blackwell 5th-gen Tensor / 4th-gen RT
- −12 GB VRAM is the ceiling
- −5070 Ti is a meaningful step up
- −Uninspiring raster uplift over 4070
GeForce RTX 5080
- +Excellent 4K performance
- +DLSS 4 support
- +Cooler and quieter than 5090
- −Only 16 GB VRAM
- −Price creep vs 4080
- −Gap to 5090 is large
FAQ: GeForce RTX 5070 vs GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 5080? +
GeForce RTX 5080 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 5070 worth the price? +
At $549, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ai.
Is GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Does GeForce RTX 5070 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.
Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 5080? +
GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on raster (94 vs 84). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 5070 or GeForce RTX 5080? +
GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on rt (95 vs 88). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.