NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
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The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end desktop graphics card utilizing the GB203 chip based on the Blackwell architecture. The model offers 10,752 CUDA cores (84 SMs), and 16 GB GDDR7 graphics memory with a 256-bit memory bus (960 GB/s). The base clock of the GPU (reference model) is specified at 2.30 GHz, while the boost clock can reach 2.62 GHz.
Architecture
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 features new Tensor (336, 5th Gen) and RT-cores (84, 4th Gen), with 1801 AI TOPS and 171 TFLOPS performance respectively. Blackwell architecture is the first to feature the new DLSS 4 Multi Frame generation, which, thanks to enhanced AI capabilities can generate more frames per second while using less memory and delivering better picture quality. Nvidia also managed to improve the performance and output quality of DLSS, Frame Generation, and Ray Reconstruction features (also available for the previous RTX 4000 series). Additionally, the new models now support Reflex 2 low latency mode and Frame Warp.
Performance
Thanks to the new Tensor and RT-cores, as well as some bump in CUDA cores, the card is promised (by Nvidia) to offer as much as 2x better performance compared to the previous RTX 4080 (thanks to the new DLSS 4 MFG feature). The RTX 5080 is expected to be one of the fastest graphics cards of 2025 and, presumably will deliver good performance in games even at 8K.
Our tests have shown that RTX 5080 is 6% faster than the closest Radeon RX 7900 XTX in synthetic benchmarks and outshines the previous 4080 by 19%. The same result can be seen in professional applications. In games, RTX 5080 is 33% faster than the previous RTX 4080.
Power consumption
According to Nvidia, the GB203 chip is manufactured using the modern 4N FinFET process at TSMC and is specified with a TGP (Total Graphics Power) of 360 watts (40 W higher than RTX 4080). Nvidia now also specifies maximum GPU temperature, which is stated at 88 ℃ for RTX 5080. The model also requires at least 850W PSU.
AMD Radeon RX 9070
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The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a high-end graphics card based on AMD's Navi 48 (N48 XT) that features 56 CUs (28 WGP). The model will feature 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 256-bit bus and 64 MB of total cache.
Performance
Our tests show that the card is 13% faster overall than the RTX 4080 in games, and 3% slower than the RTX 4080 Super. The higher-level RTX 9070 XT is 12% faster.
Power consumption
The Radeon RX 9070 requires 220 watts of energy, but there are also custom versions from AiB-partners with 240-watt TDP.
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Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pipelines | 10752 - unified | 3584 - unified | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TMUs | 336 | 224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ROPs | 112 | 128 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Raytracing Cores | 84 | 56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tensor / AI Cores | 336 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Speed | 2300 - 2620 (Boost) MHz | 2540 (Boost) MHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cache | L2: 65 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory Speed | 30000 effective = 1875 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory Bus Width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Max. Amount of Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shared Memory | no | no | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 640 GB/s | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
API | DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4 | DirectX 12_2, OpenGL 4.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transistors | 45.6 Billion | 53.9 Billion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Die Size | 378 mm² | 357 mm² | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
technology | 5 nm | 4 nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PCIe | 5.0 | PCie 5.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Displays | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b | 4 Displays (max.), HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Features | 4K at 480Hz or 8K at 120Hz with DSC DLSS 4: Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, Frame Generation, Multi Frame Generation NVIDIA Reflex 2: Low Latency Mode, Frame Warp | RDNA4, FSR4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of Announcement | 30.01.2025 | 02.01.2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Predecessor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
Benchmarks
3DM Vant. Perf. total + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
specvp12 sw-03 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Average Benchmarks NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 → 100% n=50
Average Benchmarks AMD Radeon RX 9070 → 196% n=50

* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
Game Benchmarks
The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.

Doom: The Dark Ages
2025
Civilization 7
2025
Monster Hunter Wilds
2025
Stalker 2
2024
Until Dawn
2024
God of War Ragnarök
2024
Final Fantasy XVI
2024
Star Wars Outlaws
2024
Black Myth: Wukong
2024
Once Human
2024
The First Descendant
2024
F1 24
2024
Alone in the Dark
2024
Dragon's Dogma 2
2024
EA Sports WRC
2023
Alan Wake 2
2023
Lords of the Fallen
2023
Total War Pharaoh
2023
Baldur's Gate 3
2023
Lies of P
2023
Starfield
2023
The Last of Us
2023
Company of Heroes 3
2023
Returnal
2023
Hogwarts Legacy
2023
Dead Space Remake
2023
The Witcher 3 v4
2023
F1 22
2022
God of War
2022
Forza Horizon 5
2021
Far Cry 6
2021
Anno 1800
2019
Far Cry New Dawn
2019
Metro Exodus
2019
Far Cry 5
2018
X-Plane 11.11
2018
Dota 2 Reborn
2015
The Witcher 3
2015Average Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 → 100%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%
Average Gaming AMD Radeon RX 9070 → 83%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 73%
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 | |||||||||||||
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low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | |||
F1 25 | 404 | 391 | 366 | 79.5 | 49.7 | 23.9 | 436 | 416 | 348 | 39 | 23 | 9.53 | ||
Doom: The Dark Ages | 170.1 | 151.5 | 142.2 | 137.5 | 103.8 | 61.6 | 154.7 | 132.9 | 120.2 | 116 | 82.3 | 44.4 | ||
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered | 204 | 191.5 | 140.1 | 70.9 | 53 | 32.6 | 214 | 179.5 | 120.3 | 56.2 | 40.7 | 24.2 | ||
Assassin's Creed Shadows | 138 | 126 | 110 | 82 | 70 | 54 | 117 | 111 | 94 | 70 | 60 | 43 | ||
Civilization 7 | 324 | 280 | 275 | 232 | 133.9 | 579 | 411 | 272 | 176 | 87 | ||||
Monster Hunter Wilds | 152.9 | 137 | 113.6 | 93.3 | 60.7 | 152 | 135 | 107 | 83 | 48 | ||||
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 | 377 | 294 | 245 | 165.4 | 127.1 | 73.5 | 256 | 189 | 154 | 106 | 80 | 47 | ||
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | 167 | 138 | 92 | 220 | 155 | 137 | 106 | 63 | ||||||
Stalker 2 | 105 | 86 | 55 | 134 | 117 | 97 | 82 | 63 | 39 | |||||
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 | 164 | 117 | 67 | 248 | 238 | 195 | 185 | 143 | 94 | |||||
Until Dawn | 141.4 | 104.3 | 60.5 | 161 | 143 | 101 | 78 | 58 | 35 | |||||
God of War Ragnarök | 275 | 219 | 129 | 323 | 267 | 231 | 212 | 162 | 94 | |||||
Final Fantasy XVI | 147.8 | 108.1 | 63.7 | 163.6 | 155.7 | 132.4 | 119.4 | 80.8 | 49.9 | |||||
Star Wars Outlaws | 104 | 80 | 49 | 118 | 109 | 96 | 80 | 60 | 37 | |||||
Black Myth: Wukong | 80 | 62 | 38 | 180 | 138 | 106 | 59 | 45 | 27 | |||||
The First Descendant | 174.5 | 125 | 75.4 | 301 | 217 | 198 | 173 | 115 | 61 | |||||
F1 24 | 204 | 141 | 73 | 558 | 541 | 416 | 156 | 102 | 51 | |||||
Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 | 100 | 77.3 | 45.3 | |||||||||||
Horizon Forbidden West | 177.4 | 143.8 | 86.8 | |||||||||||
Alone in the Dark | 273 | 204 | 102.5 | |||||||||||
Dragon's Dogma 2 | 118.5 | 118.5 | 98.3 | |||||||||||
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | 135 | 97 | 52 | 157 | 144 | 125 | 98 | 68 | 36 | |||||
EA Sports WRC | 214 | 194.6 | 112.1 | |||||||||||
Alan Wake 2 | 155 | 109 | 59 | 179 | 160 | 148 | 102 | 53 | ||||||
Lords of the Fallen | 143.4 | 107.1 | 63.8 | |||||||||||
Total War Pharaoh | 282.9 | 248.1 | 140 | |||||||||||
Assassin's Creed Mirage | 197 | 163 | 109 | 274 | 250 | 233 | 186 | 152 | 92 | |||||
Cyberpunk 2077 2.2 Phantom Liberty | 201 | 152 | 72 | 284 | 237 | 196 | 179 | 119 | 55 | |||||
Baldur's Gate 3 | 251 | 195 | 111 | 308 | 241 | 207 | 202 | 145 | 78 | |||||
Lies of P | 365 | 274 | 146.8 | |||||||||||
Starfield | 141.3 | 117.2 | 80.6 | |||||||||||
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart | 180.8 | 166.1 | 112.9 | |||||||||||
The Last of Us | 184.2 | 128.3 | 69.4 | |||||||||||
Resident Evil 4 Remake | 213 | 173.3 | 104.2 | |||||||||||
Company of Heroes 3 | 304.2 | 255.4 | 166.1 | |||||||||||
Returnal | 202 | 160 | 102 | |||||||||||
Hogwarts Legacy | 161 | 127 | 73 | 264 | 234 | 176 | 133 | 104 | 60 | |||||
Dead Space Remake | 219 | 152.8 | 83.9 | 170.2 | 163.4 | 145.9 | 144.9 | 104.7 | 55.4 | |||||
The Witcher 3 v4 | 324 | 281 | 158.4 | 424 | 374 | 336 | 284 | 204 | 111.2 | |||||
The Callisto Protocol | 214.3 | 167.1 | 106.7 | |||||||||||
Need for Speed Unbound | 279 | 237 | 142.8 | |||||||||||
Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection | 154.5 | 151.8 | 104 | |||||||||||
F1 22 | 189.5 | 135.4 | 69.9 | |||||||||||
God of War | 215 | 195.2 | 155.4 | |||||||||||
Forza Horizon 5 | 236 | 208 | 154 | |||||||||||
Far Cry 6 | 251 | 222 | 136.3 | 314 | 285 | 264 | 237 | 189 | 111 | |||||
Anno 1800 | 134.9 | 112 | 115.6 | 249 | 242 | 205 | 136 | 132 | 108 | |||||
Metro Exodus | 195.5 | 172.8 | ||||||||||||
X-Plane 11.11 | 238 | 220 | 168 | 137 | 235 | 211 | 171 | 118 | ||||||
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 236 | 236 | 232 | 218 | 141.2 | 235 | 237 | 184 | 138 | 84 | ||||
Dota 2 Reborn | 360.2 | 328 | 312.6 | 290.4 | 261.1 | 326 | 262 | 277 | 210 | 165 | ||||
The Witcher 3 | 284 | 236 | 235 | 781 | 699 | 438 | 245 | 187 | 160 | |||||
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 | |||||||||||||
low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 10 | 10 | 3 9 | 7 39 | 2 16 32 | 1 8 28 14 | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 2 29 | 3 27 | 5 25 | 3 9 15 | 1 3 15 10 | 3 13 13 2 |
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