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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 vs Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090
Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score
Verdict
Key takeaways
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 leads Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 overall by 14 points (78 vs 64 out of 100).
- Key differences: G3D mark, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 has 35,656 vs 26,564; performance (FP32), where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 has 56.28 vs 35.6 TFLOPS; capacity, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 has 24 GB vs 16 GB; performance (FP16), where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 has 56.28 vs 35.581 TFLOPS; lithography process, where Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 has 5 vs 8 nm.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 leads overall
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 · #3 of 157
78
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 · #16 of 157
64
Key differences
- G3D MarkNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 35,656 vs 26,564
- PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 56.28 vs 35.6 TFLOPS
- CapacityNvidia GeForce RTX 3090 24 GB vs 16 GB
- PerformanceNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 56.28 vs 35.581 TFLOPS
- Lithography ProcessNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 5 vs 8 nm
Scores by Category
GeForce RTX 5080 wins 3 of 6 categories
| Category | GeForce RTX 5080GeForce RTX 3090 | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | +19 | |
| Theoretical Performance | +20 | |
| Memory | Tie | |
| Miscellaneous | Tie | |
| Core Specifications | +18 | |
| API Support | Tie |
Value for Money
Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).
GeForce RTX 5080
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Detailed Specifications
Core Specifications
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Power | 360 W | 350 W3% less |
Lithography Process | 5 nm38% less | 8 nm |
Memory
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB50% more |
Technology | ||
Bandwidth | 960 GB/s3% more | 936.2 GB/s |
API Support
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
DirectX Version | 12 | 12 |
Vulkan Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Theoretical Performance
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
Performance (FP16) | 56.28 TFLOPS58% more | 35.581 TFLOPS |
Performance (FP32) | 56.28 TFLOPS58% more | 35.6 TFLOPS |
Benchmark
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
G3D Mark | 35,65634% more | 26,564 |
Miscellaneous
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
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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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