Compare / GeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
RTX 5050 vs GTX 1080 Ti: which is better?
GeForce RTX 5050 is about 5% faster than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers better value for money.
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Faster: GeForce RTX 5050Cheaper: GeForce GTX 1080 TiValue: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Head to head
17%
Gaming performance
15%
47/100
Part score
44/100
174 FPS
Average FPS
166 FPS
≈ $398
Approx. price
≈ $272 (used)
77/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 8 GB | 11 GB |
| Board power | 130 W | 250 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 500 W | ≥ 600 W |
| AI upscaling | DLSS 4 · Multi Frame Generation | FSR |
| Ray tracing | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2025 | 2017 |
GeForce RTX 5050: 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 5050GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
174average FPS
166average FPS