GPU head-to-head · curated specs + live pool data
RTX 5090VSRTX 5080
The absolute ceiling — the only card that runs everything at 4K max with ray tracing native.
Full breakdown →A proper 4K card. Ray-tracing performance is finally where it should have been at launch of the 40 series.
Full breakdown →Specifications
| RTX 5090 | RTX 5080 | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 32 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 512-bit | 256-bit |
| TBP | 575 W | 360 W |
| PCIe | Gen 5 | Gen 5 |
| Local AI (Q4 fit) | 32B · ~200 tok/s @8B | 14B · ~107 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 5090
If you have to ask if it's worth it, it isn't — this card is for people who want max settings and don't care about the cost. Requires a monster PSU and a case that can fit it. The performance gap over the 5080 is smaller than the price gap.
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.