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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

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 4080

  • Blender render score 8283 samples/min
  • Video memory 16 GB
  • Board power 320 W
VS

BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5080

  • Blender render score 9148 samples/min
  • Video memory 16 GB
  • Board power 360 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 5080 is 10% faster in the Blender benchmark

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 40808,283

Median of 76 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50809,148

Median of 387 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

A61%Good
B63%Good

Too close to call

Office Work

A52%Fair
B49%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A56%Good
B55%Good

Too close to call

Content Creation

A59%Good
B61%Good

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 RTX 4080

57/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

57/100

ANVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

Advantages

  • Board power 320 W vs 360 W (11% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Shader units 9728 vs 10,752 (10% lower)
  • Blender render score 8283 samples/min vs 9148 samples/min (9% lower)
  • Boost clock 2505 MHz vs 2617 MHz (4% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

Advantages

  • Shader units 10,752 vs 9728 (11% higher)
  • Blender render score 9148 samples/min vs 8283 samples/min (10% higher)
  • Boost clock 2617 MHz vs 2505 MHz (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 360 W vs 320 W (13% higher)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationANVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.8283 samples/min9148 samples/min Better +10%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.76387
Memory
Video memory16 GB16 GB
Memory typeGDDR6XGDDR7
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units972810,752 Better +11%
Boost clock2505 MHz2617 MHz Better +4%
Power
Board power320 W Better360 W
Platform
ArchitectureAda LovelaceBlackwell
Release year20222025
Launch price$1199$999

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 at a glance

This page compares the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 posts a median render score of 9,148 against 8,283 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, making it 10% faster. The medians are based on 387 and 76 community submissions.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080: 16 GB video memory, GDDR6X, 2505 MHz boost clock, 320 W board power, released in 2022, launched at $1199. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080: 16 GB video memory, GDDR7, 2617 MHz boost clock, 360 W board power, released in 2025, launched at $999.

GeForce RTX 4080 vs GeForce RTX 5080 FAQ

Which is faster, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 5080?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 posts a median render score of 9,148 against 8,283 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, making it 10% faster. The medians are based on 387 and 76 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 5080?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is rated at 360 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 320 W, so the GeForce RTX 4080 draws 13% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the GeForce RTX 4080 and the GeForce RTX 5080 cost at launch?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 launched at $1199 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 at $999. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 or the GeForce RTX 5080 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (61 and 63 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.