NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 22.9% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Red Dead Redemption 2, where NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 23% (101 vs 82 FPS); the closest fight is Cyberpunk 2077 (23% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the better value at 18.3 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.8).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 92 | 75 | +23% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 101 | 82 | +23% |
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 10GB | 16GB |
| Transistors | 28,300M | 21,900M |
| Die size | 628.4 mm² | 181 mm² |
| Transistor density | 45 M/mm² | 121 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA102) | Blackwell (GB206) |
| Memory bandwidth | 760 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,572 MHz |
| TDP | 320 W | 180 W |
| Launch MSRP | $699 | $429 |
| Release | 2020-09-17 | 2025-04-16 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 22.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has 16GB VRAM and a 180W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar: 18.3 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 GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
- Red Dead Redemption 2: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by roughly 23% (101 vs 82 FPS) in our testing.
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