GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
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, 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 GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓Excellent 4K performance
- ✓DLSS 4 support
- ✓Cooler and quieter than 5090
Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 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
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 94).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 5080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on rt (95 vs 93).
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 5080Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on efficiency (85 vs 75).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 5080Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 5080 more score per dollar ($999 vs $2,208).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5080 | EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| CUDA cores | 10,752 | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | — |
| TBP | 360 W | 575 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
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
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: GeForce RTX 5080 vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090
Which is better, 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 GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
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 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.
Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090? +
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 94). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090? +
GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on rt (95 vs 93). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.