NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080: which GPU is better?
Which graphics card gives you more gaming performance? NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 leads our performance index by roughly 27%. Estimates from ApexCore's verified benchmark catalog.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 400 | 315 |
| VRAM | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 575 W | 360 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Price (EUR) | 2049 EUR | 1029 EUR |
| Upscaling | ["DLSS 4","DLSS 3","DLSS","FSR"] | ["DLSS 4","DLSS 3","DLSS","FSR"] |
Estimated FPS in shared games (1080p High)
| Game | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (1080p High) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (1080p High) |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 229 FPS | 180 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 777 FPS | 612 FPS |
| Fortnite | 511 FPS | 401 FPS |
Who wins?
For pure gaming performance the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the stronger card in ApexCore's index (400 vs 315). On paper it is about 27% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 also draws more power (575W vs 360W). Frame rates always depend on the game, resolution and the rest of your build - check the interactive tool for your exact parts.
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