NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5070, Gaming Comparison
GeForce RTX 5070 wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 11.9% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Cyberpunk 2077, where GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 12% (92 vs 103 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (12% apart); on launch pricing, GeForce RTX 5070 is the better value at 19.7 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 13.8).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 92 | 103 | -11% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 101 | 113 | -11% |
Cost to rent
| Card | Per hour |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | $0.109 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | $0.162 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 1.49x cheaper per hour. Cheapest on-demand rate we see across RunPod and Vast.
Specifications compared
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 10GB | 12GB |
| Transistors | 28,300M | 31,100M |
| Die size | 628.4 mm² | 263 mm² |
| Process node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Transistor density | 45 M/mm² | 118.3 M/mm² |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA102) | Blackwell |
| Memory bandwidth | 760 GB/s | 672 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,512 MHz |
| TDP | 320 W | 250 W |
| Launch MSRP | $699 | $549 |
| Release | 2020-09-17 | 2025-03-05 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 5070?
- GeForce RTX 5070 performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 11.9% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 5070?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has 10GB VRAM and a 320W TDP, while GeForce RTX 5070 has 12GB VRAM and a 250W TDP.
- Is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 5070 better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, GeForce RTX 5070 delivers more performance per dollar: 19.7 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 5070?
- Cyberpunk 2077: GeForce RTX 5070 leads by roughly 12% (92 vs 103 FPS) in our testing.
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