As Nvidia’s latest powerhouse launches, the RTX 5080 is positioned at a premium price tier. This GPU is designed for users who seek the very best in performance and are ready to invest in the most advanced technology available aside from the RTX 5090. The RTX 5080 justifies its cost with exceptional power and efficiency, proven by our comprehensive performance tests. Ranging anywhere from 7-15% over the previous generations RTX 4080 Super. Although it carries an MSRP of $999, alongside DLSS 4 this may be a great step up from those still on the 20 or 30 series of Nvidia cards and older generation AMD offerings.
JPR Tests are below, we shared the RTX 5080 with our Partner site JPR and have some of these results below:
The RTX 5080 is going to be very appealing. This GPU supports both DLSS 3 and DLSS 4 games, while the RTX 4080 is limited to DLSS 2 and 3-level games. This is disappointing but DLSS 4 allows for higher frame rates at higher resolutions by effectively rendering smaller frames and then upscaling them with the help of AI, all processed directly by the GPU so its currently exclusive to the 50 series of GPUs.
Figure 1. RTX 5080 Pmark in-game compared to the RTX 4080 Super and RTX 3080 Ti.
The Pmark test compares the performance times the price times the reciprocal of the power, and a higher result is better.
Figure 2. RTX 5080 Pmark in benchmarks compared to the RTX 4080 Super and RTX 3080 Ti.
The specific gaming tests, for three resolution tests (4K, 1440, and HD), show the RTX 5080 being 67% better on average than the RTX 3080 Ti, and 13% better than the illustrious RTX 4080 Super.
We also ran UL’s Procyon AI Computer Vision benchmark, and the 5080 excelled
Figure 3. 3DMark AI Vision benchmark.
In all three resolutions, the 5080 beat the 4080 Super and 3080 Ti in UL’s Steel Nomad, which measures how an GPU performs in a non-ray-traced game-like workload.
Figure 4. 3DMark Steel Nomad test results.Figure 5. 3DMark Port Royal test results for three AIBs
We also conducted tests using 3DMark’s Speed Way benchmark, which evaluates an AIB through DirectX 12 Ultimate. This benchmark assesses the GPU’s ability to render realistic lighting and reflections.
Figure 6. 3DMark Speed Way test results
We were unable to test the RTX 3080 Ti with DLSS 4 or DLSS 3; however, we successfully ran DLSS 4 tests on the RTX 4080 Super using Nvidia’s 572.02 driver in 3DMark. The testing involved running the Port Royal benchmark twice—first with DLSS disabled, and then with it enabled.
Figure 7. DLSS 4 Feature tests of two GPUs
A Basemark GPU Breaking Limit test is a benchmark crafted to stretch an AIB to its maximum capabilities using intensive ray-tracing tasks. This test aims to explore the upper performance thresholds of a GPU under heavy graphics processing demands.
Figure 8. Basemark’s GPU ray-tracing stress test.
The Basemark tests largely mirrored the average performance disparities among the three AIBs.
For gaming benchmarks, we opted for games that include built-in testing features.
A consistent favorite, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, demonstrated impressive scalability across the three cards.
Figure 9. Shadow of the Tomb RaiderFigure 10. Cyberpunk 2077 is the ultimate ray-tracing game testFigure 11. Call of Duty makes an AIB earn its keep
Anyone involved in digital content creation is likely familiar with Blender, which has incorporated ray tracing capabilities for some time, effectively utilizing them in various films produced by the Blender community. To provide potential buyers with an idea of what to expect from a graphics AIB they might be considering, Blender includes a built-in benchmark test.
Figure 12. Ray tracing in Blender across three AIBs.
This is a no-brainer if you upgrade from a 30 series or demand the best of the best. The price-to-performance ratio here is great. We understand entirely that others are waiting for the 70 and 80 class entries for the Blackwell generation, as those may provide the perfect value for the average gamer. This is the zenith of gaming currently and will provide you the top of the game for many years to come and only you can decide if that high price tag is worth it.
3840×2160 Benchmarks
Benchmark Analysis of the RTX 5090
In our comprehensive analysis, we evaluate the performance of the RTX 4080 across various resolutions, focusing particularly on its capabilities at 4K (3840×2160). This review aims to offer a detailed comparison of the RTX 4080 with other GPUs, highlighting its effectiveness in different gaming and rendering scenarios.
While the RTX 4080’s raw rasterization and performance uplifts might not seem overwhelmingly impressive initially, its true strength lies in its performance with DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology, especially in 4K settings. NVIDIA has strategically emphasized DLSS in its marketing, positioning it as a critical feature that significantly enhances frame rates and image quality. With DLSS enabled, the RTX 4080 transforms, providing exceptional performance improvements in 4K gaming that are not achievable through raw hardware power alone. This showcases the GPU’s advanced capabilities in handling highly demanding graphics settings while maintaining smooth and visually stunning outputs.
3840×2160 (4k) Resolution Benchmarks
In 4K resolution, the RTX 5080 delivers outstanding performance, clearly surpassing its predecessors and competitors in demanding gaming and rendering scenarios. The detailed benchmarks across a range of games and applications at 4K resolution are systematically presented in the table and accompanying graph below, illustrating the GPU’s superior capabilities in handling high-resolution graphics with exceptional detail and smoothness. This performance data highlights the RTX 5080’s efficiency and power, positioning it as a top choice for gamers and professionals seeking the highest quality visuals at 4K resolution.
