Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080: a worthy upgrade or a new product that failed to live up to expectations?
By ForGeeks Nvidia is gearing up for the GeForce RTX 5080, which will be released alongside the flagship RTX 5090 as early as January 30, 2025. The first data from test platforms has already appeared on the network, giving an idea of the performance of the new generation of graphics cards. However, these numbers can both inspire and leave you perplexed.
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Test results: Vulkan and OpenCL
According to leaks published on Geekbench via Benchleaks, the test system included a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, and a MSI motherboard.
- Vulkan: The RTX 5080 scored 261,836 points, which is 22% more than the RTX 4080. That’s an impressive improvement.
- OpenCL: The results were less impressive, with 256,138 points, which is only 6.7% higher than the RTX 4080.
This data is contrary to expectations, as Nvidia has traditionally guaranteed that the 80-series outperforms even the previous generation 90-series. However, in this case, the RTX 5080 failed to beat the RTX 4090, which raises questions for fans of the brand.
The RTX 5080 was not able to beat the RTX 4090, which raises questions for fans of the brand.
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Performance in Blender
For those working in Blender, the first test results have also surfaced. According to Reddit user TruthPhoenixV, the RTX 5080 scored 9,063.77 points, which is 9.4 percent faster than the RTX 4080 and 8.2 percent ahead of the RTX 4080 Super.
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These improvements can be called significant, but they clearly don’t demonstrate the «revolutionary» leap that many have come to expect from the new generation.
RTX 5080 specs
Despite the conflicting test results, the RTX 5080 specs look impressive:
- Blackwell architecture utilizing 10,752 CUDA cores.
- 16GB GDDR7 memory.
- AI performance is estimated at 1,801 TOPS.
- Recommended price is $1,000.
Should we expect a revolution?
The first leaks indicate that the RTX 5080 will be a decent step up from the RTX 4080, but clearly won’t make a dramatic breakthrough. This is especially evident when compared to the RTX 4090, whose performance remains outclassed.
Closure
The RTX 5080 may be an attractive choice for those looking for a systematic upgrade, but it’s unlikely to be a device that can surprise even the most dedicated Nvidia fans. Official reviews and full tests after the card launches on January 30, 2025 will provide a more complete picture.
In the meantime, leaks about the RTX 5090 point to a 46% performance boost, making it a key Nvidia flagship. However, it’s not without its problems – the company is already responding to user concerns about overheating power connectors.
RTX 5090.
