Compare / GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 3090

RTX 5080 vs RTX 3090: which is better?

GeForce RTX 5080 is about 6% faster than GeForce RTX 3090 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). GeForce RTX 3090 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5080

64%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $2,480Part score 91/100
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3090

40%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $1,040 (used)Part score 72/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 5080Cheaper: GeForce RTX 3090Value: GeForce RTX 3090

Head to head

64%
Gaming performance
40%
91/100
Part score
72/100
277 FPS
Average FPS
262 FPS
≈ $2,480
Approx. price
≈ $1,040 (used)
67/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 5080GeForce RTX 3090
Video memory (VRAM)16 GB24 GB
Board power360 W350 W
Recommended PSU≥ 750 W≥ 750 W
AI upscalingDLSS 4 · Multi Frame GenerationDLSS 2 · FSR 3
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20252020
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 5080GeForce RTX 3090
277average FPS
262average FPS
Resolution

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

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
500+
Counter-Strike 2
443◆
436
League of Legends
500+◆
500+◆
Fortnite
251
167
Apex Legends
300◆
262
Rainbow Six Siege X
467◆
467◆
Overwatch 2
453
336
Rocket League
408◆
408◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
233◆
233◆
Marvel Rivals
187◆
180
Dota 2
303◆
303◆

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
385◆
385◆
Cyberpunk 2077
152◆
138
EA SPORTS FC
233◆
233◆
Roblox
240
240
Elden Ring
60◆
60
Baldur’s Gate 3
117◆
117◆
Rust
134◆
134◆