Compare / GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5060
RTX 3080 vs RTX 5060: which is better?
GeForce RTX 3080 is about 18% faster than GeForce RTX 5060 in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce RTX 3080 offers better value for money.
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Faster: GeForce RTX 3080Cheaper: GeForce RTX 5060Value: GeForce RTX 3080
Head to head
35%
Gaming performance
27%
67/100
Part score
59/100
192 FPS
Average FPS
163 FPS
≈ $720 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $700
100/100
Value for money
80/100
Specifications
| GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 10 / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 320 W | 145 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 700 W | ≥ 500 W |
| AI upscaling | DLSS 2 · FSR 3 | DLSS 4 · Multi Frame Generation |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Yes |
| Release year | 2020 | 2025 |
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.
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Estimated FPS in games
GeForce RTX 3080GeForce RTX 5060
192average FPS
163average FPS