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0871 244 0934RTX 5080 graphics cards pave the way for high-end play, fast creative work and crisp 4K visuals. With 16GB GDDR7 memory, DLSS 4 support, advanced ray tracing and cooling from brands like ASUS, GIGABYTE and Palit, this range is ideal for demanding games, streaming, editing and multi-screen setups. Compare clock speeds, cooling designs and delivery options to find the right card for your build.
The RTX 5080 is made for gamers who want fast frame rates, detailed worlds and smooth play at higher settings. It’s a strong fit for 1440p high-refresh gaming and 4K gaming, especially in titles that support upscaling. With 16GB of GDDR7 memory, it gives your PC room for rich textures, bigger game worlds and newer releases that ask more from your system.
A GeForce RTX 5080 card gives you more than raw power. DLSS 4 can help raise frame rates in supported games, while ray tracing adds more lifelike lighting, shadows and reflections. It’s also useful for creators who edit video, render 3D work or use AI tools. Think of it as the graphics card doing the heavy lifting, so your games and projects feel less held back.
An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 card can be a large, powerful bit of kit, so check your setup before you buy. Look at your case clearance, power supply rating and power connector support. Many shoppers aim for a quality 850W PSU, though your full build matters too. Triple-fan cooling, reinforced designs and quiet fan modes can also help during longer gaming sessions.
Not sure which NVIDIA card suits your setup? Read our NVIDIA graphics card buying guide before you upgrade.
| Feature / specification | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| GPU codename | GB205 | GB203-300 | GB203 |
| Process node | TSMC 4N custom 4nm | TSMC 4N custom 4nm | TSMC 4N custom 4nm |
| CUDA cores | 6,144 | 8,960 | 10,752 |
| Ray tracing cores | 48, 5th gen | 70, 5th gen | 84, 5th gen |
| Tensor cores | 192, 4th gen | 280, 4th gen | 336, 4th gen |
| Base clock | 2.33GHz | 2.30GHz | 2.30GHz |
| Boost clock | 2.51GHz | 2.45GHz | 2.62GHz |
| VRAM capacity | 12GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus width | 192-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 672GB/s | 896GB/s | 960GB/s |
| NVENC / NVDEC | 1x 9th gen / 1x 6th gen | 2x 9th gen / 1x 6th gen | 2x 9th gen / 1x 6th gen |
| Total graphics power (TGP) | Around 220W | 300W | 360W |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Display outputs | DP 2.1b / HDMI 2.1b | DP 2.1b / HDMI 2.1b | DP 2.1b / HDMI 2.1b |
