NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Most shader units
- Most power-hungry in class
- Highest boost clock
The RTX 5080 is a card from NVIDIA in the high-end graphics card class. Below, you’ll find its full specs and how it compares. Compared with the other high-end graphics cards on the site, the RTX 5080 Has the most shader units. The competition for the RTX 5080 includes RTX 4080 Super, RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT.
- VRAM16 GB
- Shader units10,752
- Boost clock2,617 MHz
- Memory bandwidth960 GB/s
- Total board power360 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$999
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Blackwell |
|---|---|
| GPU die | GB203 |
| Process | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 10,752 |
| Ray tracing units | 84 |
| Base clock | 2,295 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,617 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 56.3 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 960 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 360 W |
|---|---|
| Recommended PSU | 850 W |
| Power connector | 1x 16-pin (12V-2x6) |
Size & Connectivity
| Reference card length | 11.97 in |
|---|---|
| Slot width | 2 slots |
| Display outputs | 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b |
Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $999 |
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How It Stacks Up in the High-End Graphics Card Class
Compared with its class average, the RTX 5080’s shader units is 32% higher. The RTX 5080 lands 24% above the class average on fp32 compute. On vram, the RTX 5080 sits right around the average for its class.
Compare RTX 5080 With Its Rivals
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 5080 released?
Our records list January 30, 2025 as the release date of the RTX 5080.
How much did the RTX 5080 cost at launch?
The RTX 5080 started at $999 at launch. That figure is as of January 2025, and retail prices may have changed since.
What are the main alternatives to the RTX 5080?
In its class, the RTX 5080 competes most directly with RTX 4080 Super, RX 7900 XTX, RX 7900 XT and RTX 4080.