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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 vs Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Updated Aug 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti are closely matched overall (within 1 points).
- Key differences: G3D mark, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has 24,978 vs 22,613; performance (FP32), where Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has 29.8 vs 23.704 TFLOPS; capacity, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB vs 10 GB; bandwidth, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has 760 vs 448 GB/s; performance (FP16), where Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has 29.768 vs 23.704 TFLOPS.
- Best value: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (from $429) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti are closely matched
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 · #27 of 159
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti · #29 of 159
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Key differences
- G3D MarkNvidia GeForce RTX 3080 24,978 vs 22,613
- PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 3080 29.8 vs 23.704 TFLOPS
- CapacityNvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB vs 10 GB
- BandwidthNvidia GeForce RTX 3080 760 vs 448 GB/s
- PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 3080 29.768 vs 23.704 TFLOPS
Scores by Category
Evenly split — each wins 2 of 6 categories
| Category | GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | +7 | |
| Theoretical Performance | +12 | |
| Memory | +7 | |
| Miscellaneous | Tie | |
| Core Specifications | +44 | |
| API Support | Tie |
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
GeForce RTX 3080
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Detailed Specifications
Core Specifications
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Power | 320 W | 180 W44% less |
Lithography Process | 8 nm | 5 nm38% less |
Memory
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
Capacity | 10 GB | 16 GB60% more |
Technology | ||
Bandwidth | 760 GB/s70% more | 448 GB/s |
API Support
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
DirectX Version | 12 | 12 |
Vulkan Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Theoretical Performance
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
Performance (FP16) | 29.768 TFLOPS26% more | 23.704 TFLOPS |
Performance (FP32) | 29.8 TFLOPS26% more | 23.704 TFLOPS |
Benchmark
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
G3D Mark | 24,97810% more | 22,613 |
Miscellaneous
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
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Specification Note
Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.
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