NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER vs GeForce 8600 GT
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
8600 GT
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 5080 SUPER outperforms 8600 GT by 105% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+105%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER vs GeForce 8600 GT: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT shows a 105% advantage for RTX 5080 SUPER in gaming performance, while 8600 GT may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
7838
63100
95100
10013
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 5080 SUPER is the best overall choice
RTX 5080 SUPER leads in combined game performance. 8600 GT offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 5080 SUPER leads in the combined performance index
8600 GT costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 4–9of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce 8600 GT
151 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8600 GT
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
78Better
38
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
63Better
34
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
60Better
31
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
63
100Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
79Better
62
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Release statusannounced—
HDMIHDMI 2.1b—
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingDLSS 4—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1b—
ThicknessVaries by boardSingle-slot
Shader units / coresNot publicly specified32
Memory cacheNot publicly specifiedL2 0.03 MB
Power consumption415 W47 WBetter
TFLOPS65Better0.076
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR3
Power connector16 pinNone
Release date20262007
Launch price—$79
Clock speed2295 - 2617 MHzBetter540 MHz
Base clock2295 MHzBetter540 MHz
Boost clock2617 MHzBetter540 MHz
VRAM24 GB GDDR7512 MB GDDR3Better
Memory frequency32 GHzBetter1,4 GHz
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth1024 GB/sBetter22 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 1x16
Power consumption415 W47 WBetter
Process node4 nmBetter80 nm
Max monitors13
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
USB Type-CNoNo
Recommended PSUVaries by board200 W
LengthVaries by board170 mm
ArchitectureNot publicly specifiedTesla
Transistor countNot publicly specified289 million
Die sizeNot publicly specified169 mm²
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 5080 SUPER8600 GT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
40 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
34 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
26 FPSEstimated 66%
10 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
15 FPSEstimated 66%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 5080 SUPER40 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER34 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER26 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 5080 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 5080 SUPER40 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER34 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER26 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 5080 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 5080 SUPER326 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT196 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5080 SUPER226 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT137 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5080 SUPER169 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT74 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5080 SUPER85 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT27 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 5080 SUPER206 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT126 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5080 SUPER184 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT109 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5080 SUPER128 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT54 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5080 SUPER61 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT18 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 5080 SUPER254 FPSEstimated 80%8600 GT159 FPSEstimated 78%RTX 5080 SUPER174 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT103 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5080 SUPER154 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT67 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5080 SUPER117 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT39 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökRTX 5080 SUPER40 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER34 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER26 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 5080 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 5080 SUPER168 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT103 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5080 SUPER141 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT86 FPSEstimated 72%RTX 5080 SUPER112 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT48 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 5080 SUPER66 FPSEstimated 74%8600 GT18 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 5080 SUPER40 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER34 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER26 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 5080 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 5080 SUPER40 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER34 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER26 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 5080 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldRTX 5080 SUPER40 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT23 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER34 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT20 FPSEstimated 64%RTX 5080 SUPER26 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT10 FPSEstimated 58%RTX 5080 SUPER15 FPSEstimated 66%8600 GT5 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100783869%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100833191%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100843192%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10010013154%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1006310045%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 1008827106%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 1008728103%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100843192%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1009024116%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100853096%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.210.0
Vulkan1.4—
OpenGL4.63.3
UpscalingDLSS 4—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 1.1, CUDA 1.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureNot publicly specifiedTesla
Process node4 nmBetter80 nm
Release date20262007
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor countNot publicly specified289 million
Die sizeNot publicly specified169 mm²
Shader units / coresNot publicly specified32
Base clock2295 MHzBetter540 MHz
Boost clock2617 MHzBetter540 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 1x16
LengthVaries by board170 mm
ThicknessVaries by boardSingle-slot
Recommended PSUVaries by board200 W
Power connector16 pinNone
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1b—
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1b—
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors13
Max resolution7680 × 43202560 × 1600
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 5080 SUPER and 8600 GT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM24 GB GDDR7512 MB GDDR3Better
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR3
Memory bus256 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS65Better0.076
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 5080 SUPER or 8600 GT?+
RTX 5080 SUPER has the higher overall gaming score, while 8600 GT offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 5080 SUPER is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 5080 SUPER is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 5080 SUPER offers more overall performance, while RTX 5080 SUPER offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 5080 SUPER is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
8600 GT is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 5080 SUPER leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 5080 SUPER can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 5080 SUPER is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8600 GT is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8600 GT is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 5080 SUPER if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.