NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
93
/ 100
From $999
VS
AMD
Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
93
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and Radeon RX 9080 XT at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓Excellent 4K performance
- ✓DLSS 4 support
- ✓Cooler and quieter than 5090
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
GeForce RTX 5080 93
vs 93 Radeon RX 9080 XT
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 5080
93 raster 94
rt 95
ai 94
efficiency 85
Radeon RX 9080 XT
93 raster 93
rt 94
ai 94
efficiency 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9080 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4+ |
| CUDA cores | 10,752 | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | — |
| TBP | 360 W | 380 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
GeForce RTX 5080
Pros
- +Excellent 4K performance
- +DLSS 4 support
- +Cooler and quieter than 5090
Cons
- −Only 16 GB VRAM
- −Price creep vs 4080
- −Gap to 5090 is large
Radeon RX 9080 XT
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: GeForce RTX 5080 vs Radeon RX 9080 XT
Which is better, GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9080 XT? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Does GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9080 XT 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.