Comparison
RTX 5080 vs GTX 980
The RTX 5080 is 644.9% faster than GTX 980 in synthetic benchmark and 310.0% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
32530
+644.9%
3DMark Performace
4367
Video Memory
16 GB
+300.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
360WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
90
+246.2%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2025
Release Date
2015
MSRP
999 $
+82.0%
MSRP
549 $
AMD Equivalent to RTX 5080
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 29992 | |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 29246 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 |
Is RTX 5080 better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, RTX 5080 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 81.8%.
The RTX 5080 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 360 watts and a 3DMark score of 32530. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 90. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So RTX 5080 leads by 246.2%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.