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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

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 RTX 3080 10GB

  • Blender render score 4207 samples/min
  • Video memory 10 GB
  • Board power 320 W
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BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060

  • Blender render score 3679 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 145 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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB is 14% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB4,207

Median of 91 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50603,679

Median of 106 submissions

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

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Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A42%Fair
B38%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB · Blender render score: 4207 samples/min vs 3679 samples/min

Office Work

A45%Fair
B61%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 5060 · Board power: 145 W vs 320 W

Daily Use

A42%Fair
B46%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 5060 · Board power: 145 W vs 320 W

Content Creation

A40%Fair
B36%Fair

Better pick: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB · Video memory: 10 GB vs 8 GB

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 RTX 3080 10GB

42/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

45/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB

Advantages

  • Memory bus 320 bit vs 128 bit (150% higher)
  • Shader units 8704 vs 3840 (127% higher)
  • Video memory 10 GB vs 8 GB (25% higher)
  • Blender render score 4207 samples/min vs 3679 samples/min (14% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 320 W vs 145 W (121% higher)
  • Boost clock 1710 MHz vs 2497 MHz (32% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Advantages

  • Board power 145 W vs 320 W (55% lower)
  • Boost clock 2497 MHz vs 1710 MHz (46% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Memory bus 128 bit vs 320 bit (60% lower)
  • Shader units 3840 vs 8704 (56% lower)
  • Video memory 8 GB vs 10 GB (20% lower)
  • Blender render score 3679 samples/min vs 4207 samples/min (13% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GBBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.4207 samples/min Better +14%3679 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.91106
Memory
Video memory10 GB Better +25%8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory bus320 bit Better +150%128 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units8704 Better +127%3840
Boost clock1710 MHz2497 MHz Better +46%
Power
Board power320 W145 W Better
Platform
ArchitectureAmpereBlackwell
Release year20202025
Launch price$699$299

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB posts a median render score of 4,207 against 3,679 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, making it 14% faster. The medians are based on 91 and 106 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB: 10 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 1710 MHz boost clock, 320 W board power, released in 2020, launched at $699. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: 8 GB video memory, GDDR7, 2497 MHz boost clock, 145 W board power, released in 2025, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 42 for GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and 45 for GeForce RTX 5060 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB; for office work: GeForce RTX 5060; for daily use: GeForce RTX 5060; for content creation: GeForce RTX 3080 10GB. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs GeForce RTX 5060 FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or the GeForce RTX 5060?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB posts a median render score of 4,207 against 3,679 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, making it 14% faster. The medians are based on 91 and 106 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or the GeForce RTX 5060?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB is rated at 320 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 145 W, so the GeForce RTX 5060 draws 121% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB and the GeForce RTX 5060 cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB launched at $699 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 10GB or the GeForce RTX 5060 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB (42 vs 38 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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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.