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RTX 3080 vs RTX 5060: which is better?

GeForce RTX 3080 is about 4% faster than GeForce RTX 5060 in games (1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 5 7600). GeForce RTX 3080 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3080

35%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $720 (used)Part score 67/100
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5060

27%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $700Part score 59/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 3080Cheaper: GeForce RTX 5060Value: GeForce RTX 3080

Head to head

35%
Gaming performance
27%
67/100
Part score
59/100
313 FPS
Average FPS
300 FPS
≈ $720 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $700
100/100
Value for money
80/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5060
Video memory (VRAM)10 / 12 GB8 GB
Board power320 W145 W
Recommended PSU≥ 700 W≥ 500 W
AI upscalingDLSS 2 · FSR 3DLSS 4 · Multi Frame Generation
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20202025

GeForce RTX 5060: 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5060
313average FPS
300average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · competitive settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
500+
Counter-Strike 2
500+◆
484
League of Legends
500+◆
500+
Fortnite
364
315
Apex Legends
300◆
300
Rainbow Six Siege X
500+◆
500+
Overwatch 2
493
413
Rocket League
500+◆
498
Marvel Rivals
233◆
224
Dota 2
373◆
339

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
467◆
466
Cyberpunk 2077
187◆
187◆
EA SPORTS FC
257◆
246
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
138◆
138◆
Rust
161◆
149