GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · FTW3
GeForce RTX 5080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 at 86. That puts GeForce RTX 5080 ahead by 7 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 RTX A5000 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
GeForce RTX 5080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on raster (94 vs 81).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 5080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on rt (95 vs 86).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 5080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 5080 leads on ai (94 vs 87).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
GeForce RTX 5080Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 5080 more score per dollar ($999 vs $2,480).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5080 | EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| CUDA cores | 10,752 | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | — |
| TBP | 360 W | 230 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Release year | — | 2021 |
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 RTX A5000
- +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: GeForce RTX 5080 vs EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000
Which is better, GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000? +
GeForce RTX 5080 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 RTX A5000 worth the price? +
At $2,480, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ai.
Does GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 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 RTX A5000? +
GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on raster (94 vs 81). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 5080 or EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000? +
GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on rt (95 vs 86). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.