EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 360 W | 575 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
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
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090
- +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 5080 vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 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.