GeForce RTX 5090VSGeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERGeForce RTX 5090+54%Better gaming performance
NVIDIA
RTX 5090
VSWINNERRTX 509042%Better gaming performance
NVIDIA
RTX 3080 12GB
Performance10065
Efficiency5862
Price / performance5099
Data confidence6969
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 3080 12GB: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB shows a 54% advantage for RTX 5090 in gaming performance, while RTX 3080 12GB 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.
NVIDIANVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
10065
5862
5099
10080
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 5090 is the best overall choice
RTX 5090 leads in combined game performance. RTX 3080 12GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 5090 leads in the combined performance index
RTX 3080 12GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 1–6of 61
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 5090
0 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
99/100 · Price $799The 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 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
100Better
65
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
78Better
53
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
76Better
51
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
58
62Better
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
82Better
71
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 4DLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1b1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Release date20252022
Launch price—$799
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
Recommended PSU950 W750 WBetter
Length304 mm285 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Transistor count92.2 billionBetter28300 million
Die size750 mm²628 mm²Better
Shader units / cores21760Better8960
TFLOPS104.8Better29.77
Power consumption575 W350 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR6X
Power connector16 pin16 pin
Base clock2017 MHzBetter1260 MHz
Clock speed2017 - 2407 MHzBetter1260 - 1710 MHz
Boost clock2407 MHzBetter1710 MHz
VRAM32 GB GDDR7Better12 GB GDDR6X
Memory frequency28 GHzBetter19 GHz
Memory bus512 bitBetter384 bit
Memory bandwidth1792 GB/sBetter912 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 4x16
Power consumption575 W350 WBetter
Process node4 nmBetter8 nm
USB Type-CNoNo
Memory cache96 MB L2BetterL1 128 KB, L2 6 MB
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB 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 5090RTX 3080 12GB
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
51 FPSEstimated 66%
32 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
44 FPSEstimated 66%
27 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
33 FPSEstimated 66%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
12 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: Wukong51Estimated 66%32Estimated 66%44Estimated 66%27Estimated 66%33Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%19Estimated 66%12Estimated 66%
Call of Duty: Warzone51Estimated 66%32Estimated 66%44Estimated 66%27Estimated 66%33Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%19Estimated 66%12Estimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2416Estimated 74%267Estimated 74%288Estimated 74%188Estimated 74%215Estimated 74%146Estimated 74%109Estimated 74%72Estimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077262Estimated 74%172Estimated 74%234Estimated 74%148Estimated 74%162Estimated 74%106Estimated 74%78Estimated 74%49Estimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5324Estimated 80%217Estimated 80%221Estimated 74%141Estimated 74%196Estimated 74%131Estimated 74%150Estimated 74%107Estimated 74%
God of War Ragnarök51Estimated 66%32Estimated 66%44Estimated 66%27Estimated 66%33Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%19Estimated 66%12Estimated 66%
Hogwarts Legacy214Estimated 74%141Estimated 74%179Estimated 74%118Estimated 74%143Estimated 74%95Estimated 74%84Estimated 74%49Estimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202451Estimated 66%32Estimated 66%44Estimated 66%27Estimated 66%33Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%19Estimated 66%12Estimated 66%
Monster Hunter Wilds51Estimated 66%32Estimated 66%44Estimated 66%27Estimated 66%33Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%19Estimated 66%12Estimated 66%
Starfield51Estimated 66%32Estimated 66%44Estimated 66%27Estimated 66%33Estimated 66%20Estimated 66%19Estimated 66%12Estimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 1001006542%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100976638%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 1001006937%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1001008022%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 10058627%
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 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 1001007233%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 1001007134%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 1001006937%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 1001007331%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 1001006937%
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 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 4DLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 12.0OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 8.6
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Ampere
Process node4 nmBetter8 nm
Release date20252022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count92.2 billionBetter28300 million
Die size750 mm²628 mm²Better
Shader units / cores21760Better8960
Base clock2017 MHzBetter1260 MHz
Boost clock2407 MHzBetter1710 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 5x16PCIe 4x16
Length304 mm285 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU950 W750 WBetter
Power connector16 pin16 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1b1x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors44
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 5090 and RTX 3080 12GB with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM32 GB GDDR7Better12 GB GDDR6X
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR6X
Memory bus512 bitBetter384 bit
TFLOPS104.8Better29.77
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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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 5090 or RTX 3080 12GB?+
RTX 5090 has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 3080 12GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 5090 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 5090 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 5090 offers more overall performance, while RTX 5090 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 5090 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 3080 12GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 5090 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 5090 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 5090 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 3080 12GB 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?+
RTX 3080 12GB 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 5090 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.