The Comparator
Image from the Newegg listing
RTX 5080 — ZOTAC RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC

Retailer photo of ZOTAC RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC. View this offer in Where to buy

NVIDIA · GPU · RTX 50

RTX 5080

The current RTX 5080 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.

Works well for: 1080p Gaming, 1440p Gaming, 4K / VR

Trade-offs: Current price sits $249 above the strong-value threshold (~$1351)

Cheapest tracked offer (new)
at Newegg

29 tracked offers · 3 retailers · checked 2026-10-16

Show all offers
71
Relative value · Balanced Top 29% in this scenario
#16 of 52 in stock ranked in this scenario
S
1080p Gamingbest grade of 9 scenarios
VRAM
16 GB
Memory bandwidth
960 GB/s
Board power
360 W
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x16
What are you planning to use it for? This scenario sets the value, rank and grades shown across the page.
Value 71

What does it cost today, and is that a good price?

Market confidence: High

At $1600 the RTX 5080 is priced 16% below its $1900 representative market level. Nothing in the current frame clears the same bar for less.

Representative price$1,900
Lowest verified$1,600
Market spread$1,600–$2,560
Offers / retailers29 / 3

Price looks competitive: the cheapest verified offer is 16% below the current representative level.

Prices & availability

RTX 5080: current price and offers

Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.

29 tracked offers · 3 retailers

Dated price snapshots: $1,600–$2,560

Compare all tracked offers

Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

Compare all tracked offers

Loading the offer comparison…

Open the standalone offer comparison

Performance and where it ranks

Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.

Performance Balanced

How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.

#3 of 51 graded graphics cards

  1. #1 NVIDIARTX 5090 100
  2. #2 NVIDIARTX 4090 82
  3. #3 NVIDIARTX 5080 71
  4. #4 AMDRX 7900 XTX 67
  5. #5 NVIDIARTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 67
  6. #6 NVIDIARTX 4080 Super 62
  7. #7 NVIDIARTX 4080 61

Value Balanced

How much of that you get for today’s price.

#16 of 52 currently priced graphics cards

  1. #13 NVIDIARTX 5070 Ti 76
  2. #14 AMDRX 7900 XT 74
  3. #15 AMDRX 7800 XT 71
  4. #16 NVIDIARTX 5080 71
  5. #17 NVIDIARTX 4070 69
  6. #18 NVIDIARTX 4070 Super 68
  7. #19 NVIDIARTX 5060 Ti 16GB 67

What it is good for

Scenariothis productCapability grade · Value at current priceHigher capabilityHigher Value with current priorities
⚖Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round viewGradeNo grade Value71——
🎮1080p GamingRaster performance · 1080pGradeS Value49——
🕹1440p GamingRaster performance · 1440pGradeS Value73——
🚀4K / VRRaster performance · 4K / VRGradeS Value78——
💎Ray Tracing @ 1080pRay tracing capability · 1080pGradeS Value77——
💎Ray Tracing @ 1440pRay tracing capability · 1440pGradeA Value78——
💎Ray Tracing @ 4KRay tracing capability · 4KGradeC Value74——
🤖AI / Local LLMAI compute · memory and ecosystem fitGradeA Value47——
🎨3D Rendering3D rendering · creator workloadsGradeS Value68——
🖥Light Use & EfficiencyEfficiency · lighter workloadsGradeD Value11Higher capability RTX 3050 6GB S 97 +243% capability · -81% priceHigher Value with current priorities Arc A380 S 100 +238% capability · -90% price

Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.

Compare these grades with the full tier list

Browse shortlists for different uses

Trade-offs

Works well if

  • 1080p Gaming is your main prioritygraded S for 1080p Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
  • Strong-value threshold: ~$1351$1351 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-10–2026-10-16 offer frame
  • You want memory headroom — memory is not what limits it hereno memory cap applies to this grade — the raster index sets it, not the frame buffer

Consider other options if

  • Current price sits $249 above the strong-value threshold (~$1351)cheapest tracked $1600 against a $1351 calculated threshold with Balanced priorities
  • Light Use & Efficiency is what you actually need it forit grades only D there

Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.

Similar options to the RTX 5080

Chosen for Light Use

Similar option · higher capability NVIDIARTX 3050 6GB S
Price$307
Relative Value97
Capability+243%
Price difference-81%
Strongest Light Use-capable option near this budget
Higher Value with current priorities AMDRX 9070 XT D
Price$800
Relative Value21
Capability+47%
Price difference-50%
Same Light Use bar cleared, less money
Higher capability · higher price NVIDIARTX PRO 2000 Blackwell S
Price$1,799
Relative Value36
Capability+243%
Price difference+12%
Costs more, but a real step up for Light Use

More head-to-head comparisons in this category

Upgrade planner

Judge the change in the active scenario, then make the cash gap explicit.

Using page scenario
Current productRTX 5080

We rank upgrades by out-of-pocket cost — the new price minus what yours is worth — not by sticker price.

Only candidates that clear the configured meaningful-upgrade gate will be shown; roles are omitted rather than filled.

Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.

Specifications and compatibility

What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.

Core / Performance

Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
GPU chip
GB203
GPU variant
GB203-400-A1
Process node
5 nm
Transistors
45,600 million
Shading units
10752

Memory

Capacity
16 GB
Type
GDDR7
Bus width
256 bit
Effective speed
30 Gbps
Bandwidth
960 GB/s

Power / Interface

Board power (TBP)
360 W
Power connector
Varies by version
Recommended PSU
Varies by version
Bus interface
PCIe 5.0 x16

Physical / Outputs

Length
Varies by version208–360 mm across tracked variants
Height
Varies by version116–156 mm across tracked variants
Width
Varies by version
Slot thickness
Varies by version2–4 across tracked variants
Fans
Varies by version2–3 across tracked variants
Cooling
Varies by version
Outputs
Varies by version

Select an exact version for physical dimensions and connector details.

Show all specifications

Core / Performance

Texture units
336
ROPs
112
Ray tracing cores
84
Tensor cores
336
Base clock
2295 MHz
Boost clock
2640 MHz

Features

Upscaling
DLSS 4.5 + 5
Frame generation
multi-frame generation
Ray tracing
Supported
RGB lighting
No

Warranty & release

Release year
2025

Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.

Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-16

What to check in your build

Power supply Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Power connector Unknown

Varies by version

Select a board to confirm its connector and cable-clearance needs.

Case clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Side-panel & cable clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Slot space Unknown

Varies by version

Slot occupancy depends on the board cooler and thickness.

Select an exact version above for physical dimensions and connector details.

Compare all 22 board variants
VariantLengthSlot thicknessPower connectorRecommended PSU
ASUS PRIME RTX 5080306 mm21x 16-pin750 W
ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 OC Edition306 mm21x 16-pin750 W
ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 OC Edition304 mm21x 16-pin750 W
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 WHITE OC Edition358 mm41x 16-pin750 W
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5080348 mm41x 16-pin750 W
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5080 OC Edition348 mm41x 16-pin750 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 MASTER ICE360 mm41x 16-pin750 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 XTREME WATERFORCE WB208 mm21x 16-pin750 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF304 mm21x 16-pin750 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5080 GAMING OC340 mm31x 16-pin750 W
Inno3D RTX 5080 X3300 mm21x 16-pin750 W
MSI RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO OC338 mm31x 16-pin750 W
MSI RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO OC WHITE338 mm31x 16-pin750 W
MSI RTX 5080 SHADOW 3X OC303 mm21x 16-pin750 W
MSI RTX 5080 SUPRIM LIQUID SOC280 mm21x 16-pin750 W
PNY RTX 5080 ARGB EPIC-X Overclocked Triple Fan329 mm31x 16-pin750 W
PNY RTX 5080 Overclocked Triple Fan329 mm31x 16-pin750 W
ZOTAC RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC304 mm31x 16-pin750 W
Inno3D RTX 5080 iCHILL FROSTBITEUnknown21x 16-pin750 W
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 BTF OC Edition 16GBUnknownUnknown1x 16-pin750 W
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 16GBUnknownUnknown1x 16-pin750 W
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 WINDFORCE OC 16GBUnknownUnknown1x 16-pin750 W

Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.

Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.

Summary

Computed conclusion

RTX 5080 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #3 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is raster index 1689. The main limitation appears when Light Use & Efficiency becomes the priority, where it grades D.

FAQ

Do all RTX 5080 boards have the same physical design?

No. Dimensions, slot thickness, cooling, power connectors and display outputs belong to the exact board. Use the Exact version selector before checking case or PSU fit.

How much case clearance should I allow for the RTX 5080?

Tracked boards range from 208 to 360 mm in length. Select the exact board, then also allow for front radiators or fans, card height, slot thickness and power-cable bend; length alone does not guarantee fit.

Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?

Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.

Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?

Amazon is shown as a discovery link when we do not have a permitted verified price snapshot. It is excluded from price comparisons, rankings and Relative Value until a compliant tracked price exists.

Useful links & sources

offer frame 2026-10-10–2026-10-16 · formula gpu-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-16 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.