GeForce RTX 4090 24GB vs GeForce RTX 5080 16GB

≈22% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB ≈ ₹2.24 L today · 2022 Buy now

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ≈ ₹2.94 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 4090 24GB scores about 22% higher than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4090 24GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

100

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

—

GeForce RTX 4090 24GB GeForce RTX 5080 16GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 4090 24GB

22% higher estimated gaming score
8 GB more video memory (24 vs 16 GB)
About ₹69,600 cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 5080 16GB

DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
90 W lower rated board power (360 W vs 450 W)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	GeForce RTX 5080 16GB
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell
GPU chip	AD102	GB203
CUDA cores	16,384	10,752
RT cores	128	84
Tensor cores	512	336
Video memory	24 GB GDDR6X	16 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	384-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	1008 GB/s	960 GB/s
L2 cache	72 MB	64 MB
Boost clock	2.52 GHz	2.62 GHz
Board power (rated)	450 W	360 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS 3 with Frame Generation	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2022-10-12	2025-01-30
Price today (≈)	₹2.24 L	₹2.94 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 4090 24GB better than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

GeForce RTX 4090 24GB scores about 22% higher than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 4090 24GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 4090 24GB or GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

GeForce RTX 5080 16GB is rated at 360 W versus 450 W for GeForce RTX 4090 24GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 4090 24GB or GeForce RTX 5080 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 4090 24GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 4090 24GB and GeForce RTX 5080 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4090 24GB (24 GB GDDR6X) and GeForce RTX 5080 16GB (16 GB GDDR7) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.