GPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
RTX 5080VSRTX 5060
A proper 4K card. Ray-tracing performance is finally where it should have been at launch of the 40 series.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| RTX 5080 | RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 128-bit |
| TBP | 360 W | 150 W |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Local AI (Q4 fit) | 14B · ~107 tok/s @8B | 8B · ~50 tok/s @8B |
Live benchmark data
In verified runs saved here, RTX 5060 averages 6% higher FPS. Averages mix every resolution and settings level owners actually ran, so treat this as a directional signal, not a lab result.
Verdict — RTX 5080
The reasonable enthusiast pick. 16 GB VRAM is enough for now but will feel tight in a couple of years for 4K modded games. Runs cool and quiet compared to the 5090.
Verdict — RTX 5060
Perfectly capable for its use case but the 8 GB VRAM ceiling matters in 2026 titles. If you're going to keep this card 4+ years, look at the 9060 XT or the 5060 Ti 16 GB instead.