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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080

  • Blender render score 508 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 180 W
VS

BPart B

AMD

Radeon RX 5600 XT

  • Blender render score 517 samples/min
  • Video memory 6 GB
  • Board power 150 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080508

Median of 14 submissions

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT517

Median of 3 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A18%Basic
B17%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A49%Fair
B52%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A32%Basic
B32%Basic

Too close to call

Content Creation

A20%Basic
B17%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

30/100

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

30/100

ANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

Advantages

  • Video memory 8 GB vs 6 GB (33% higher)
  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 192 bit (33% higher)
  • Shader units 2560 vs 2304 (11% higher)
  • Boost clock 1733 MHz vs 1560 MHz (11% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 180 W vs 150 W (20% higher)
  • Blender render score 508 samples/min vs 517 samples/min (2% lower)

BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Advantages

  • Board power 150 W vs 180 W (17% lower)
  • Blender render score 517 samples/min vs 508 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 6 GB vs 8 GB (25% lower)
  • Memory bus 192 bit vs 256 bit (25% lower)
  • Shader units 2304 vs 2560 (10% lower)
  • Boost clock 1560 MHz vs 1733 MHz (10% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080BAMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.508 samples/min517 samples/min Better +2%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.143
Memory
Video memory8 GB Better +33%6 GB
Memory typeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory bus256 bit Better +33%192 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units2560 Better +11%2304
Boost clock1733 MHz Better +11%1560 MHz
Power
Board power180 W150 W Better
Platform
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 1
Release year20162020
Launch price$599$279

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 vs AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT posts a median render score of 517 against 508 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 14 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080: 8 GB video memory, GDDR5X, 1733 MHz boost clock, 180 W board power, released in 2016, launched at $599. AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT: 6 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1560 MHz boost clock, 150 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $279.

GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 5600 XT FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX 5600 XT?

In the Blender Benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT posts a median render score of 517 against 508 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 14 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX 5600 XT?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is rated at 180 W and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at 150 W, so the Radeon RX 5600 XT draws 20% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce GTX 1080 and the Radeon RX 5600 XT cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT at $279. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX 5600 XT better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (18 and 17 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.