GPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
RTX 5080VSRX 9070 XT
A proper 4K card. Ray-tracing performance is finally where it should have been at launch of the 40 series.
Full breakdown →AMD's return to genuine competition. 16 GB at a 5070 Ti-adjacent price point.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| RTX 5080 | RX 9070 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| TBP | 360 W | 304 W |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Local AI (Q4 fit) | 14B · ~107 tok/s @8B | 14B · ~72 tok/s @8B |
Live benchmark data
In verified runs saved here, RX 9070 XT 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 — RX 9070 XT
The best AMD card since the 6800 XT. Raster performance rivals the 5070 Ti; RT is closer than ever but still a step behind. FSR 4 finally competitive with DLSS at Quality settings.