EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · FTW3
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 lands at 86 and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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
GeForce RTX 3080 TiTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads on raster (86 vs 81).
Ray tracing
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 leads on rt (86 vs 81).
AI workloads
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 leads on ai (87 vs 83).
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 leads on efficiency (85 vs 72).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 3080 TiSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $2,480).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 ECC | 12 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 230 W | 350 W |
| Release year | 2021 | 2021 |
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
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
- +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: EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 vs GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 worth the price? +
At $2,480, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ai.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the price? +
At $1,199, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 RTX A5000 or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — leads on raster (86 vs 81). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 or GeForce RTX 3080 Ti? +
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5000 — leads on rt (86 vs 81). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.