NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
93
/ 100
From $999
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
93
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 5080 93
vs 93 GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 5080
93 raster 94
rt 95
ai 94
efficiency 85
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 74
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada |
| CUDA cores | 10,752 | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | — |
| TBP | 360 W | 320 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
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 GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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.