RTX 5070 Vs RTX 5080: We Tested Both

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Differences

1. Process Nodes: Both the Blackwell architecture-based graphic cards use the same TSMC’s process node size of 5nm.
2. Clock Speeds: The RTX 5070 comes with a higher base frequency of 2325 MHz compared to the RTX 5080’s 2295 MHz. However, the RTX 5080 makes up for it by having a higher boost frequency of 2617 MHz than the RTX 5070’s 2512 MHz. 
3. VRAM: Both GPUs use GDDR7 VRAM, but the RTX 5080 has 16GB, whereas the RTX 5070 has 12 GB. The RTX 5070 and the RTX 5080 have bus widths of 192-bit and 256-bit, respectively.  
4. TDP: The RTX 5070 comes with a lower TDP rating of 250W. On the other hand, the RTX 5080 arrives with a 360W TDP. 
5. Supported Technologies: Both GPUs arrive with DLSS 4 multi frame generation that generates multiple frames using AI, Nvidia claims it doubles the frames.  

The RTX 5070 has just been released and it is said to be nothing but a marketing gimmick from Nvidia. So far Nvidia’s releases have been disappointing to say the least, but RTX 5070’s price is what has attracted us the most. In this RTX 5070 vs RTX 5080, you’ll find out whether the RTX 5070 is worth the release.

Gaming Benchmarks – 1440p

It is important to perform gaming benchmarks to judge the real performance of these newly released graphic cards. To keep things fair, we decided to keep 1440p as the resolution since 4K might be too much for the RTX 5070, given its specifications. Two of the games are also tested with ray-tracing.   

Recommended Test Bench

• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Mobo – Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master
• RAM – G. Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400 CL30
• CPU Cooler – Xigmatek Aurora 360mm Cooler
• Storage – XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• Power Supply – Enermax Revolution D.F.2 1200W 80+ Gold
• Operating System – Windows 11

Marvel Rivals

• Right from the beginning, we see the RTX 5080 perform with a 32.3% edge over the RTX 5070. Both of these graphic cards achieved an average of 108 FPS and 78 FPS, respectively. 
• Regarding the 1% lows, the RTX 5080’s frames dropped to 70 FPS on average. Whereas, the RTX 5070 displayed frames that reached an average of 52 FPS. This results in a 29.5% margin.  

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

• In this next game, we saw that the RTX 5080 obtained an average of 72 FPS. In contrast, the RTX 5070 was yet again 32.3% behind but this time it achieved an average of 52 FPS.
• The 1% lows were also higher on the RTX 5080, which obtained 54 FPS. On the other hand, the RTX 5070 performed with 40 FPS, making for a 29.8% difference where the RTX 5080 had an edge. 

Cyberpunk 2077

• In Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 5080 displayed a 39.3% lead with its average of 146 FPS at 1440p. In contrast, the RTX 5070 treaded below the 100 FPS mark and obtained an average of 98 FPS. 
• We saw the highest difference in the 1% lows, where the RTX 5080 outperformed the RTX 5070 with a 44.3% margin. Speaking of the values, both cards averaged 124 FPS and 79 FPS, respectively. 

Hogwarts Legacy

• With a 19%, we noticed that the margin was the lowest among all the eight tested games. Here, the RTX 5080 performed with an average of 144 FPS which was higher than RTX 5070’s 119 FPS. 
• In terms of the 1% lows, the RTX 5080 showcased a 21.6% lead over the RTX 5070 by acquiring an average of 82 FPS. The RTX 5070, on the other hand, had lows dipping to an average of 66 FPS.

The Last Of Us Part 1

• On The Last Of Us Part 1, we saw that the RTX 5080’s margin of 31.8% was because it obtained an average of 124 FPS. On the contrary, the RTX 5070 averaged 90 FPS in this game. 
• The RTX 5080 outshined the RTX 5070 with a 32.5% lead in terms of the 1% lows. This is because both of these GPUs had minimum frame rates reaching 111 FPS and 80 FPS, respectively.

Starfield

• We saw that the RTX 5080 reigned supreme in this game, precisely by a 28.9% margin, as it averaged 91 FPS. Whereas the RTX 5070 showcased an average of 68 FPS.
• The 1% lows also favored the RTX 5080 as it displayed an average of 78 FPS. This was 29.4% higher than RTX 5070’s average of 58 FPS.

Metro Exodus (Ray-tracing)

• On the first ray tracing game, we observed the RTX 5080 pushed with an average of 156 FPS whereas the RTX 5070 averaged with 102 FPS, equating to a 41.9% difference.
• In terms of the 1% lows, the RTX 5080 achieved a 42.5% victory over the RTX 5070 as both averaged 137 FPS and 89 FPS, respectively. 

Cyberpunk 2077 (Ray-Tracing)

• With ray tracing enabled on Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 5080 averaged 89 FPS and displayed the highest margin of 42.2% because the RTX 5070 only averaged 58 FPS.
• The 1% lows were 35.9% higher on the RTX 5080 as it obtained an average of 69 FPS over the RTX 5070’s 48 FPS.

Productivity Benchmarks

Apart from gaming, this is also a very crucial section for most users who intend to use their GPUs for productivity workloads. Let’s see how different the RTX 5070’s performance is in this area. 

3DMark Time Spy Graphics

• On 3DMark Time Spy Graphics, the RTX 5080 scored 32,380 points which were 37.8% higher than the RTX 5070’s 22,096 points. 

LuxMark Sala GPU

• In the LuxMark Sala GPU test, the RTX 5080 performed with 25,316 points. On the contrary, the RTX 5070 was 21% behind with its 20,500 points. 

ComputeMark Result

• Finally on the ComputeMark test, the RTX 5080 showcased an astonishing 46.5% lead over the RTX 5070 as it scored 73,783 over RTX 5070’s 45,944 points. 

Overall Gaming Performance

Average Framerate

In terms of the average framerates, we calculated that the RTX 5080 was 33.2% better performing than the newer RTX 5070. Even if we disregard the ray-tracing games, the results still hover around the 30% mark, making the difference more or less the same. 

1% Lows

The 1% lows were also undoubtedly higher on the RTX 5080 as it performed 34.4% better than the RTX 5070 in eight of the tested games. However, the margin between the average frame rates and the 1% lows was relatively lower on the RTX 5070.    

Productivity

In terms of productivity, the RTX 5080 proved to be quite a heavy hitter. On average, it performed 39% better than the RTX 5070, scoring higher points in every productivity software test. 

Power Consumption

The newer RTX 5070 did show better power consumption. Speaking of the values, we calculated that the RTX 5070 was 34.7% more power-efficient than the RTX 5080. This doesn’t come as a surprise to us because the RTX 5080 has a higher TDP rating compared to the RTX 5070. 

Price And Availability

The RTX 5070 has just been released, so it is still being sold for its MSRP, and some variants are yet to be priced. Currently, the RTX 5070 is 88% cheaper than the RTX 5080. However, its price is expected to hike soon, just as the RTX 5080’s price has been inflated way above its MSRP in only two months.  

Final Verdict—What We Recommend?

RTX 5070: This card is good but it isn’t as great as Nvidia claimed it to be. It is a good upgrade from the RTX 4070, but the difference is close to none when we compare it with the RTX 4070 Super. The RTX 5070’s MSRP is attractive for its performance, but we’re not sure where its price will land in the near future. 

RTX 5080: While this card is simply not a good upgrade from the RTX 4080, it does appear more appealing when compared with the RTX 5070. It showcased higher performance, both in gaming and in productivity. It can also run 4K smoothly for most games, even with ray tracing. But it does come with a hefty price tag. 

The choice to get these cards boils down to your budget. We suggest you get the RTX 5070 if you want performance in a budget, if its price doesn’t hike unreasonably. If it does, it’s better to get the RTX 4070 Super instead. The RTX 5080 suits those who want higher performance without worrying about the budget.  

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Shehryar Khan

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Shehryar Khan, a seasoned PC hardware expert, brings over three years of extensive experience and a deep passion for the world of technology. With a love for building PCs and a genuine enthusiasm for exploring the latest advancements in components, his expertise shines through his work and dedication towards this field. Currently, Shehryar is rocking a custom loop setup for his built.

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