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EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 — Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · FTW3
EVGA

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · FTW3

98
/ 100
From $2,208
VS
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 wins by 5
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 — Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · FTW3
EVGA

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080

Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · FTW3

93
/ 100
From $1,128
Specdex verdict

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 lands at 98 and EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. That puts EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 93).

Ray tracing

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on rt (93 vs 88).

AI workloads

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on ai (95 vs 90).

Power efficiency

Tie

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $2,208).

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 98
vs
93 EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080

Score breakdown

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090
98
raster 98
rt 93
ai 95
efficiency 75
EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
93
raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 75

Specs side-by-side

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 versus EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 — full spec comparison
Spec EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080
Architecture
Blackwell
Blackwell
VRAM
▲ 32 GB GDDR7
16 GB GDDR7
TBP
575 W
360 W
Release year
2025
2025

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090

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

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080

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: EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 vs EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080

Which is better, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080? +

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +

At $1,128, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.

Does EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080 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, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080? +

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 93). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.

Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 or EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5080? +

EVGA FTW3 GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on rt (93 vs 88). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.