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AMD Radeon RX 9070vsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 share support for PCIe 5.0 and 16 GB of video memory. The decision between them comes down to a trade-off between raw processing power, power consumption, and launch cost.

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Biggest differences

  • Shader cores

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 leads

    3×

    higher is better

    • AMD Radeon RX 90703,584 cores
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 508010,752 cores

  • Launch price

    AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads

    −45%

    lower is better

    • AMD Radeon RX 9070549 USD
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080999 USD

  • Board power

    AMD Radeon RX 9070 leads

    −39%

    lower is better

    • AMD Radeon RX 9070220 W
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080360 W

  • Memory bandwidth

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 leads

    +50%

    higher is better

    • AMD Radeon RX 9070640 GB/s
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080960 GB/s

Where each one wins

  • AMD Radeon RX 9070

    • Launch price
    • Board power
    • Recommended PSU

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

    • Shader cores
    • Boost clock
    • FP32 compute
    • Memory type
    • Memory bandwidth
    • Memory speed
    • DisplayPort version

What both have

  • Video memory16 GB
  • Memory bus width256 bit
  • Last-level cache64 MB
  • PCIe version5.0
  • PCIe lanes16 lanes
  • HDMI version2.1b
  • Max displays4 displays
  • Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1

Every spec

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SpecAMD Radeon RX 9070NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-032025-01
Launch price549 USD1999 USD
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureRdna 4Blackwell
Shader cores3,584 cores10,752 cores
Boost clock2,520 MHz22,620 MHz
Base clockNot published2,300 MHz
FP32 compute36.1 TFLOPS56.3 TFLOPS
Memory

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Memory specs

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Video memory16 GB16 GB
Memory typeGddr6Gddr7
Memory bus width256 bit256 bit
Memory bandwidth640 GB/s960 GB/s
Memory speed20 Gbps30 Gbps
Last-level cache64 MB64 MB
Power

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Board power220 W3360 W
Recommended PSU650 W850 W4
Power connectors8-pin512V-2x6
Interface

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PCIe version5.05.0
PCIe lanes16 lanes16 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1b
DisplayPort version2.1a62.1b7
HDMI outputsNot published1 ports
DisplayPort outputsNot published3 ports
Max displays4 displays4 displays
Video engine

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Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1H.264, HEVC, AV1
Video encodersNot published2 encoders
Size

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Card lengthNot published304 mm
Card heightNot published137 mm
Slot widthNot published2 slots8
Notes on 8 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1AMD Radeon RX 9070, Launch price: AMD's $549 starting MSRP at launch; AMD sells no reference card, so partner models may cost more.
  2. 2AMD Radeon RX 9070, Boost clock: Peak 'up to' boost; AMD's game clock is 2070 MHz for typical gaming.
  3. 3AMD Radeon RX 9070, Board power: Partner overclocked cards can exceed 220 W; IGN measured 249 W peaks on a factory-OC card.
  4. 4NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, Recommended PSU: NVIDIA's minimum for a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X; it recommends a PCIe CEM 5.1 compliant PSU.
  5. 5AMD Radeon RX 9070, Power connectors: Two 8-pin PCIe power connectors are required (2x 8-pin per AMD and Sapphire).
  6. 6AMD Radeon RX 9070, DisplayPort version: Club386 lists the DP 2.1a link rate as UHBR13.5; UHBR20 is not supported.
  7. 7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b at UHBR20 on all three DP outputs.
  8. 8NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, Slot width: The card is 2-slot (40 mm thick), but NVIDIA's install guide asks for 3-slot (61 mm) case clearance.

Performance and power

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers higher FP32 compute and features faster memory speed with higher bandwidth. This extra processing might matter for heavy rendering tasks.

At the same time, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 pulls significantly less board power. This lower energy demand makes it easier to cool and less demanding on your system's power supply.

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Display connectivity

Both cards support HDMI 2.1b for modern screens. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 comes ahead by including DisplayPort 2.1b at UHBR20 across all three of its DisplayPort outputs.

AMD's card relies on partner designs for its physical output counts, which are left unpublished by the maker.

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The Verdict

Buy the AMD Radeon RX 9070 if you want a more energy-efficient card that costs significantly less. Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 if you need maximum compute performance and advanced display outputs regardless of the higher power draw and price.

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FAQ

What power supply do these cards require?

The AMD card requires a 650 W power supply, while NVIDIA recommends an 850 W PSU for its card.

Do both cards have the same amount of video memory?

Yes, both cards feature 16 GB of video memory.

What kind of power connectors do they use?

The AMD option requires two 8-pin PCIe power connectors, while the NVIDIA card uses a 12V-2x6 connector.

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