RTX 4080
NVIDIA
Current comparison price
CAD 2,100S1080p BudgetValue 55
from 2 offers at 1 retailers · checked Sep 30
RTX 4080 vs RTX 5080
Current prices, capability and Value in Canada · CAD · prices checked through Sep 30, 2026
RTX 5080
NVIDIA
Current comparison price
CAD 2,230S1080p BudgetValue 66
from 17 offers at 2 retailers · checked Sep 30
Three questions, three answers
Capabilityprice excluded
Both earn the same grade for 1080p Budget: S.
Valueunder Balanced
RTX 5080 has the higher Value under these priorities (66 vs 55).
Pricecurrent market snapshot
RTX 4080 costs less right now (CAD 2,100 vs CAD 2,230, 6% apart).
The price changes the answer
Under Balanced, each product holds or loses the higher Value at one price, with the other held at its current price. Enter the prices you were actually offered to see the answer for your deal.
RTX 4080
Current comparison price
CAD 2,100 Value 55
RTX 4080 matches the Value of RTX 5080 (at CAD 2,230) at CAD 1,615 or less.
RTX 5080
Current comparison price
CAD 2,230 Value 66
RTX 5080 keeps the higher Value up to CAD 2,899 (with RTX 4080 at CAD 2,100).
A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.
Current offers
New offers we track in Canada (CAD), cheapest first, with the date each was checked. Amazon appears as a link only: its price is not shown and never enters Value.
RTX 4080
- CAD 2,100Best priceASUS ROG STRIX RTX 4080 GAMING OCASUS · checked Sep 30 · Affiliate link · BlackGo to offer →
- CAD 2,160ASUS ROG STRIX RTX 4080 GAMING WHITE OCASUS · checked Sep 30 · Affiliate linkGo to offer →
RTX 5080
- CAD 2,230Best priceASUS PRIME RTX 5080Newegg · checked Sep 30 · Affiliate link · 306 mm · DLSSGo to offer →
- CAD 2,250GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 MASTERNewegg · checked Sep 30 · Affiliate link · 360 mm · DLSS, RGB lightingGo to offer →
- CAD 2,280Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 WINDFORCE OC 16GBNewegg · checked Sep 30 · Affiliate link · 304 mmGo to offer →
- CAD 2,320ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC EditionASUS · checked Sep 30 · Affiliate link · 358 mm · DLSS, RGB lighting, Dual biosGo to offer →
- CAD 2,370ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 OC EditionNewegg · checked Sep 30 · Affiliate link · 306 mm · DLSSGo to offer →
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Capability and key differences
What each product can do for a job, graded S to F with price left out, and the measured indexes behind it.
| RTX 4080 | RTX 5080 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p Budget | S | S |
| 1440p Sweet Spot | S | S |
| 4K Ultra / VR | A | S |
| Ray Tracing (1440p) | Not tracked | A |
| AI / LLM | A | A |
| 3D Rendering | A | S |
| Light Use & Efficiency | D | D |
| Ray Tracing @ 1080p | Not tracked | S |
| Ray Tracing @ 4K | Not tracked | C |
| Gaming performance | 1,450 | 1,689 |
| Ray tracing | 1,584 | 1,824 |
| AI compute | 1,710 | 1,931 |
Where each one leads
- Lower current price · Lower board power
- Higher Value with these priorities · More offers
Specifications and fit
Facts true of every board a product groups; a range or "varies" marks a fact that differs between boards.
6 identical facts hidden
| RTX 4080 | RTX 5080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 |
| Power & physical | ||
| Board power | 320 W | 360 W |
| Recommended PSU | 700 W | 750 W |
| Card length | 358 mm | 304 mm – 360 mm |
| Compatibility & features | ||
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Display outputs | HDMI, DisplayPort | HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C (varies by board) |
| Features | DLSS, RGB lighting, Dual bios, Backplate, Ray tracing, Frame generation | DLSS, Backplate, Ray tracing, Frame generation, RGB lighting, Dual bios (varies by board) |
| Product & board | ||
| GPU chip (as listed) | Not tracked | GB203 |
| Board brand | ASUS | ASUS, GIGABYTE (varies by board) |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
Not tracked means the source data does not have this fact. It is not assumed to be absent.
Trade-off guide
Conditions drawn from the data above, not a universal recommendation. The better choice depends on which of these matter to you.
RTX 4080 fits better when…
- the budget decides: 6% lower current price
- lower Board power matters: 320 W vs 360 W
RTX 5080 fits better when…
- the job is 4K Ultra / VR, 3D Rendering: higher capability grade
- Gaming performance matters: higher index
- Ray tracing matters: higher index
- AI compute matters: higher index
- your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
Nearby market alternative
Worth considering instead
RX 9070 XT — same S-tier capability for 1080p Gaming, about CAD 1100 cheaper · Value 97.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
Methodology and FAQ
Which one is better, RTX 4080 or RTX 5080?
It depends on the question. For capability (price left out) see the grades by use case; for how good the current price is for what you get, see Value under your priorities; and for the cheapest option today, see current prices. This page keeps the three apart and does not name one overall winner.
Which has the higher Value right now?
Under Balanced, RTX 5080 has the higher Value (66 vs 55) in the market snapshot of Sep 30, 2026. Value changes with your priorities and with prices.
At what price does the answer change?
Under Balanced, with RTX 5080 at its current price, RTX 4080 reaches equal Value at CAD 1615. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
Both earn the same grade for 1080p Budget: S.
Where can I compare current offers?
The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in Canada, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.