GeForce RTX 3080 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

When comparing GeForce RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 5700 XT, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce RTX 3080 and Radeon RX 5700 XT is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce RTX 3080 Radeon RX 5700 XT
Power consumption (TDP) 320 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 12-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR6X GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 10 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce RTX 3080 has 42% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 5700 XT.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 4.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 5700 XT.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is build with Ampere architecture, and Radeon RX 5700 XT - with Navi / RDNA.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 5700 XT is 155 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 3080.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is manufactured by 8 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 5700 XT - by 7 nm process technology.
  • GeForce RTX 3080 is 13 mm longer, than Radeon RX 5700 XT.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 5000 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 95−100 75−80
ultra / 1080p 75−80 55−60
QHD / 1440p 60−65 45−50
4K / 2160p 45−50 30−33
low / 720p 110−120 95−100
medium / 1080p 100−110 85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 27% more, than Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Full Specs

  GeForce RTX 3080 Radeon RX 5700 XT
Architecture Ampere Navi / RDNA
Code name GA102 Navi 10
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 1 September 2020 7 July 2019
Pipelines 8704 2560
Core clock speed 1450 MHz 1605 MHz
Boost Clock 1710 MHz 1905 MHz
Transistor count 28,300 million 10,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 8 nm 7 nm
Texture fill rate 465.1 304.8
Length 285 mm 272 mm
Memory bus width 320 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 19000 MHz 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 760.3 GB/s 448.0 GB/s
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5 6.5
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2 +
CUDA 8.5
Multi Monitor +
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