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RTX 5080 vs RTX 4090

The RTX 4090 is about 15% faster than the RTX 5080 in games. In 8 popular games at 1080p (High settings), the RTX 5080 averages about 253 FPS and the RTX 4090 about 259 FPS.

NVIDIARTX 5080470 performance score16 GB · Blackwell
NVIDIARTX 4090540 performance score24 GB · Ada Lovelace15% faster

RTX 5080 vs RTX 4090: FPS in games

Estimated average FPS at 1080p, High settings, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ.

RTX 5080RTX 4090
Cyberpunk 2077
187
187
Counter-Strike 2
533
533
Call of Duty®
213
213
Forza Horizon 5
224
224
Red Dead Redemption 2
205
235
Marvel Rivals
181
200
Apex Legends™
293
293
Baldur's Gate 3
190
190

1080p vs 1440p vs 4K

Average estimated FPS on High settings in the same games.

ResolutionRTX 5080RTX 4090
1080p253 FPS259 FPS
1440p212 FPS236 FPS
4K131 FPS151 FPS

Can they run the new games?

How each graphics card compares with the official graphics card requirements of new PC games.

GameRTX 5080RTX 4090
Resident Evil RequiemAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Forza Horizon 6Above recommendedAbove recommended
Gears of War: E-DayAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Crimson DesertAbove recommendedAbove recommended
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4Above recommendedAbove recommended
Phantom Blade ZeroAbove recommendedAbove recommended

Specs

RTX 5080RTX 4090
Performance score470540 ✓
Video memory (VRAM)16 GB24 GB ✓
Memory typeGDDR7GDDR6X
Power (board)360 W ✓450 W
ArchitectureBlackwellAda Lovelace
Ray tracingYesYes
UpscalingDLSS 4 + Multi Frame GenerationDLSS + Frame Generation
Released20252022
Typical price (US)$1450$2490

Official specs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Performance score: GTX 1060 6GB = 100. Prices: the cheaper of the usual new price and the typical used (eBay) price, October 2026. They change every week.

Which one should you buy?

  • The RTX 4090 has more video memory (24 GB vs 16 GB). That helps at 1440p, with Ultra textures and in big new games.
  • The RTX 5080 uses about 90 W less power, so it runs cooler and needs a smaller power supply.
  • Upscaling: RTX 5080 has DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Generation, RTX 4090 has DLSS + Frame Generation.
  • For the money, the RTX 5080 gives about 49% more performance per dollar (about $1450 vs $2490).
Buy the RTX 5080 if…
  • you want the best value for your money
  • you have a small power supply or a compact case
Buy the RTX 4090 if…
  • you want the most FPS (15% faster)
  • you play at 1440p or with Ultra textures (more VRAM)

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FAQ

Is the RTX 5080 better than the RTX 4090?

No. The RTX 4090 is about 15% faster in games. In our 8 test games at 1080p (High settings) it averages about 259 FPS vs 253 FPS.

Which is better for 1440p, the RTX 5080 or the RTX 4090?

At 1440p High, our estimate is about 212 FPS for the RTX 5080 and 236 FPS for the RTX 4090 on average in recent games. More VRAM also helps at 1440p: RTX 5080 16 GB, RTX 4090 24 GB.

How are these numbers calculated?

Every graphics card has a gaming performance score (GTX 1060 6GB = 100) based on published benchmark averages. FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, with a fast processor so only the graphics cards differ. They are estimates, not benchmarks.

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How we compare: scores are gaming performance averages from published benchmarks (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware and others), and FPS come from the same model as our FPS Estimator, calibrated on benchmark results. They are estimates for typical gameplay, not our own lab tests. Updated October 2026. See our editorial standards.