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RTX 5090 vs RTX 4080: which is better?

GeForce RTX 5090 is about 12% faster than GeForce RTX 4080 in games (1440p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). GeForce RTX 4080 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 5090

100%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $3,200Part score 100/100
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080

57%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $1,520 (used)Part score 86/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 5090Cheaper: GeForce RTX 4080Value: GeForce RTX 4080

Head to head

100%
Gaming performance
57%
100/100
Part score
86/100
274 FPS
Average FPS
245 FPS
≈ $3,200
Approx. price
≈ $1,520 (used)
83/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4080
Video memory (VRAM)32 GB16 GB
Board power575 W320 W
Recommended PSU≥ 1000 W≥ 700 W
AI upscalingDLSS 4 · Multi Frame GenerationDLSS 3 · Frame Generation
Ray tracingYesYes
Release year20252022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 5090GeForce RTX 4080
274average FPS
245average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1440p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
500+◆
500+
Counter-Strike 2
443◆
382
League of Legends
500+◆
500+
Fortnite
228
145
Apex Legends
300◆
224
Overwatch 2
416
290
Rocket League
408◆
395
Marvel Rivals
187◆
155
Dota 2
303◆
290

Other games

GTA V
187◆
187◆
Minecraft
385◆
385◆
Cyberpunk 2077
152◆
119
EA SPORTS FC
233◆
211
Roblox
240
240
Elden Ring
60◆
60
Baldur’s Gate 3
117◆
117◆
Rust
134◆
120