EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
Ampere · 24 GB GDDR6 ECC · 230 W · FTW3
GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 lands at 88 and GeForce RTX 4080 at 92. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 83).
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 leads on efficiency (85 vs 73).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4080Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4080 more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $3,020).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 ECC | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 230 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500
- +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 4080
- +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 A5500 vs GeForce RTX 4080
Which is better, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 or GeForce RTX 4080? +
GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 worth the price? +
At $3,020, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ai.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +
At $1,199, GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.
Does EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 or GeForce RTX 4080 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 A5500 or GeForce RTX 4080? +
GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 83). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for power efficiency, EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 or GeForce RTX 4080? +
EVGA FTW3 RTX A5500 — leads on efficiency (85 vs 73). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.