RTX 5080 gaming performance
Yes: the RTX 5080 runs 102 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (2025) is a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K. It has 16 GB of video memory and is rated at 360 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 102 of the 102 games we track and 95 at 1440p and 68 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RX 7900 XTX and RTX 4080 Super. The next step up is the RTX 4090, about 6% faster.
RTX 5080 specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | January 2025 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Power (board) | 360 W |
| Launch price (US) | $999 |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 94.5 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 88.7 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K) |
| Data confidence | Medium (estimated from related tests) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 26.3 |
| Rank | #3 of 163 cards we track |
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the RTX 5080 can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 5080 FAQs
Is the RTX 5080 good for gaming?
It's a high-end card built for 1440p and 4K. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 102 of 102 popular games, and 95 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 5080 run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 75 FPS on Low and 75 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 have?
16 GB. That's plenty for 1440p and high-res textures.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 5080?
The card is rated at 360 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 650 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
RTX 5080 vs RX 7900 XTX: which is faster?
The RTX 5080 is about 7% faster than the RX 7900 XTX across 102 games at 4K High in our estimates.