NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 41.3% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Cyberpunk 2077, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 46% (92 vs 63 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (36% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the better value at 22.9 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.8).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 92 | 63 | +46% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 101 | 74 | +36% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 10GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 28,300M | 21,900M |
| Die size | 628.4 mm² | 181 mm² |
| Transistor density | 45 M/mm² | 121 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA102) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 760 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| TDP | 320 W | 145 W |
| Launch MSRP | $699 | $299 |
| Release | 2020-09-17 | 2025-05-19 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 41.3% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8GB VRAM and a 145W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers more performance per dollar: 22.9 average FPS per $100 versus 13.8. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
- Cyberpunk 2077: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by roughly 46% (92 vs 63 FPS) in our testing.
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