G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The GeForce RTX 5080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 360W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 35,924 points. Launch price was $999.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5080

#319

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

117%

#320

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

117%

#321

GeForce GTX 590

MSRP: $699|Avg: $100

116%

#322

GeForce GT 530

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

115%

#323

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

115%

#324

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

114%

#325

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

111%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

110%

#327

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

110%

#328

Radeon R7 A8-7600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $25

108%

#329

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

106%

#330

Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

105%

#331

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

103%

#332

Radeon HD 6320

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

102%

#333

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

100%

#334

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

100%

#335

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

99%

#336

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#337

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

99%

#338

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

99%

#339

Radeon HD 6970

MSRP: $369|Avg: $100

99%

#340

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

98%

#341

Radeon R9 285 / 380

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

97%

#342

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

96%

#343

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#344

Radeon 550

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

94%

#345

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

93%

#346

Radeon R7 260

MSRP: $109|Avg: $110

91%

#347

Radeon HD 6950

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

90%

#348

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

89%

#349

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 5080 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 5080 specifications and capabilities.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5080 scores 35,924 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Enthusiast tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) architecture (codename: GB203), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 10752 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 336 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 112 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 56.28 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2617 MHz from a base of 2295 MHz.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5080
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	35,924
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GB203
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	5 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	10752
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	336
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	112
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	2617 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	2295 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	56.28 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	879.3 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 5.0 x16
Transistor Count	45,600 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#5

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5080 is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 1024 GB/s of bandwidth.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	16 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR7
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	1024 GB/s
L1 Cache	10.5 MB
L2 Cache	64 MB

✨

Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 5080 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5080
NVIDIA Reflex	✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	✅ Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 13.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

🖥️

Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (2x), decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5080
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	9th Gen NVENC (2x)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	6th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5080 draws 360 Watt under load (TDP) — a 850W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 16-pin (12VHPWR). Physical size: 304mm long, 137mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5080
TDPPower consumption under load	360 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	850W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	304mm
Card Height	137mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

💰

Value Analysis

At an average price of $1,250 (MSRP: $999), the GeForce RTX 5080 delivers 29 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #5 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce RTX 5080
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$1250
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#5
Release Date	January 30 2025
Release Year	2025