GeForce RTX 5080 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5090 32GB

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

≈56% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32GB ≈ ₹4.49 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 5090 32GB scores about 56% higher than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

128

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

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GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 32GB

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 5080 16GB

215 W lower rated board power (360 W vs 575 W)
About ₹1.55 L cheaper today

Why pick GeForce RTX 5090 32GB

56% higher estimated gaming score
16 GB more video memory (32 vs 16 GB)
87% more memory bandwidth (1792 vs 960 GB/s)

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	GeForce RTX 5090 32GB
Architecture	Blackwell	Blackwell
GPU chip	GB203	GB202
CUDA cores	10,752	21,760
RT cores	84	170
Tensor cores	336	680
Video memory	16 GB GDDR7	32 GB GDDR7
Memory bus	256-bit	512-bit
Memory bandwidth	960 GB/s	1792 GB/s
L2 cache	64 MB	96 MB
Boost clock	2.62 GHz	2.41 GHz
Board power (rated)	360 W	575 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Released	2025-01-30	2025-01-30
Price today (≈)	₹2.94 L	₹4.49 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 5080 16GB better than GeForce RTX 5090 32GB?

GeForce RTX 5090 32GB scores about 56% higher than GeForce RTX 5080 16GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB or GeForce RTX 5090 32GB?

GeForce RTX 5080 16GB is rated at 360 W versus 575 W for GeForce RTX 5090 32GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 5080 16GB or GeForce RTX 5090 32GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Are GeForce RTX 5080 16GB and GeForce RTX 5090 32GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5080 16GB (16 GB GDDR7) and GeForce RTX 5090 32GB (32 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.