NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 3080 10GB

Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X

#15 / 71
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.58/100

Lowest price

$674

FPS / $

0.703

Nvidia

RTX 5070

Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7

#6 / 71
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.60/100

Lowest price

$670

FPS / $

0.758

Our verdict

  • The RTX 5070 is on average 6% faster than the RTX 3080 10GB at 1440p across our reference games.
  • Both cards are currently at the same price (around $670).
  • With 0.758 FPS/$, the RTX 5070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 3080 10GB
RTX 5070
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+5%
381 FPS
1% low 222
399 FPS
1% low 231
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+4%
276 FPS
1% low 184
288 FPS
1% low 188
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+15%
105 FPS
1% low 81
121 FPS
1% low 93
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+9%
149 FPS
1% low 106
163 FPS
1% low 113
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+16%
110 FPS
1% low 83
128 FPS
1% low 90
Rocket League

Rocket League

+4%
810 FPS
1% low 350
846 FPS
1% low 381
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+13%
165 FPS
1% low 117
187 FPS
1% low 131
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+10%
125 FPS
1% low 89
137 FPS
1% low 95

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 3080 10GB
0.703
RTX 5070
0.758

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Specifications

RTX 3080 10GB RTX 5070
ArchitectureAmpere Blackwell
Release date2020-09 2025-03
Video memory10 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6X GDDR7
Memory bus320 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth760 GB/s 672 GB/s
Shading units8704 6144
Boost clock1710 MHz 2512 MHz
Power draw (TDP)320 W 250 W
Recommended PSU750 W 650 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 5.0 x16
Launch price$699 $549

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 3080 10GB

#15 / 71
Popularity score7.1/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

39

Average build price

$2,016

RTX 5070

#6 / 71
Popularity score45.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.9%

Number of builds created with this GPU

3025

Average build price

$1,672

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 3080 10GB or the RTX 5070?

The RTX 5070 is on average 6% faster than the RTX 3080 10GB at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $670). With 0.758 FPS/$, the RTX 5070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 3080 10GB or RTX 5070?

At 1440p, the RTX 3080 10GB averages 435 FPS versus 459 FPS for the RTX 5070 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 10GB?

A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 10GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 5070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 5070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MPG A850GS PCIE5 850W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 10GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 10GB is the r7-5700x (5 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 5070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5070 is the r7-7800x3D (727 builds).

How much does the RTX 3080 10GB cost right now?

The RTX 3080 10GB is available from $674. We track 20 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5070 cost right now?

The RTX 5070 is available from $670. We track 27 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, with Blackwell architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 4 for revolutionary graphics.

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