EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · FTW3
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 at 88. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 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 RTX A5500 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
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 83).
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
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 leads on efficiency (85 vs 75).
Value for money
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $3,020).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 | EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 360 W | 230 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
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 RTX A5500
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
FAQ: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 vs EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 scores 93 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 RTX A5500 worth the price? +
At $3,020, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ai.
Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 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 5080 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on raster (93 vs 83). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for power efficiency, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500? +
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 — leads on efficiency (85 vs 75). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.