GPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
RTX 5070VSRTX 3080
The launch legend. Still very playable, just power-hungry by modern standards.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| RTX 5070 | RTX 3080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR7 | 10 or 12 GB GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 320/384-bit |
| TBP | 250 W | 320 W |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 4 |
| Local AI (Q4 fit) | 14B · ~75 tok/s @8B | 8B · ~85 tok/s @8B |
Live benchmark data
Not enough verified runs yet for a fair pool verdict — averages appear once each side has at least five.
Verdict — RTX 5070
Competent card that would have been great with 16 GB. As-is, expect to lower texture settings within 2–3 years to avoid stutter. Consider the 5070 Ti if budget allows.
Verdict — RTX 3080
Great card in its era. If you have one, keep it — it's still perfectly capable. Newer cards match its performance at half the power draw.