GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 5060: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
A +22.9%NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads in this scenario (up to 22.9% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce RTX 3080 is better3
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 22.9% faster4,527 samples/min vs 3,685 samples/min
Video memory 2 GB more10 GB vs 8 GB
Memory bus 192 bit more320 bit vs 128 bit
Where GeForce RTX 5060 is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- A ahead by 22.9%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce RTX 30804,526.6 samples/minGeForce RTX 50603,684.6 samples/minPosition among tested models (67, OptiX)
B · 3,685A · 4,52705,00010,00015,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is ahead by 22.9% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
4,526.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 536 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 536 submissions (43 outliers excluded), interquartile range 4378.6–4702.09; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-09-13; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
3,684.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 337 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 337 submissions (36 outliers excluded), interquartile range 3619.82–3742.39; submissions 2025-07-18 to 2026-10-27; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (4)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,379.9 | 3,750.9 | A +16.8% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,197.4 | 3,682.5 | A +14% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,478.6 | 3,735.2 | A +19.9% |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,330.8 | 3,728.6 | A +16.2% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (75)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 25.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 25.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 21.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 21.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 19.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 10.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 11 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 10.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 11.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 78.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 96.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 68.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 65.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 93.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 41.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 42.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 39.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 39.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 45.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 46.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 39.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 40.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 40.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 19.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 19.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 21.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 21.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (CUDA) | 68.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | 68.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (CUDA) | 68.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (CUDA) | 68.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | 64.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 42.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 42.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 45.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 45.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 145.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 139.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 129.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 130 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 119 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 53.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 54.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 53 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 54.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (CUDA) | 191.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | 195 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (CUDA) | 150.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (CUDA) | 207.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | 165.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 60.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 62.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 70.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 71.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,981.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,845.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,902.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,291.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 3,193.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 2,989.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,450.1 | 3,423.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,065.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,893.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.2GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,100.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,851.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,870.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,025.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,001.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,251.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 5,201.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,564.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,614.7 | 3,480.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,511.6 | 3,645.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,105.5 | 3,474.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 4,546.6 | 3,924 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · GeForce RTX 3080 | B · GeForce RTX 5060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell | differs |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 8,704 (CUDA cores) | 3,840 (CUDA cores) | not directly comparable |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,440 MHz | 2,280 MHz | B: 840 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,710 MHz | 2,500 MHz | B: 790 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 10 GB | 8 GB | A: 2 GB more |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR7 | differs |
| Memory bus | 320 bit | 128 bit | A: 192 bit more |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 320 W (board power) | 145 W (TGP) | not directly comparable |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 550 W | A: 200 W higher |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 | differs |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | 285 mm | no data | no data for B |
| Thickness (slots) | 2 | no data | no data for B |
| Power connectors (reference) | 2x 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included) — Founders Edition | no data | no data for B |
Chip
Architecture
AAmpere
BBlackwell
differsShader units
A8,704 (CUDA cores)
B3,840 (CUDA cores)
not directly comparableShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,440 MHz
B2,280 MHz
B: 840 MHz moreBoost clock
A1,710 MHz
B2,500 MHz
B: 790 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A10 GB
B8 GB
A: 2 GB moreMemory type
AGDDR6X
BGDDR7
differsMemory bus
A320 bit
B128 bit
A: 192 bit more
Power and dimensions
Board power
A320 W (board power)
B145 W (TGP)
not directly comparableTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
A750 W
B550 W
A: 200 W higherInterface
APCIe 4.0
BPCIe 5.0
differsLength (reference / Founders Edition)
A285 mm
Bno data
no data for BPartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
A2
Bno data
no data for BPower connectors (reference)
A2x 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included) — Founders Edition
Bno data
no data for B
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Compare with AI
An AI model reviews the specs and benchmarks of this pair and gives a plain-language verdict on who each model suits.
Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 have?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080: 10 GB GDDR6X, 320-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: 8 GB GDDR7, 128-bit bus.
What power supply does the manufacturer recommend?
For NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, 750 W or more; for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 550 W or more. This is a recommendation for a typical system; also check the power connectors of the specific card model.
Which PCIe interface do the cards use?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080: PCIe 4.0. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: PCIe 5.0.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
- ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
- ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 5070
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 5050 vs GeForce RTX 5060
- ComparisonGeForce RTX 5060 vs Radeon RX 7600
Data sources (3)
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, specifications of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.91.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.92, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.93.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.