GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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 5080Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on efficiency (85 vs 74).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
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
- +Excellent 4K performance
- +DLSS 4 support
- +Cooler and quieter than 5090
- −Only 16 GB VRAM
- −Price creep vs 4080
- −Gap to 5090 is large
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- +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: 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.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on rt (95 vs 88). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.
Which is better for AI workloads, GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on ai (94 vs 90). Local inference, upscaling, generative tools.