RTX 5080 vs RTX 3070

Short answer: which is best?

RTX 5080 is 163.8 % stronger than RTX 3070. RTX 5080 ranks #3 of 59 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (16,640 GPU score over 3 verified runs). RTX 3070 ranks #25 of 59 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (6,307 GPU score over 4 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 7 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.

Measured comparison

Fragz' verdict

In a commanding performance, the RTX 5080 outpaces the RTX 3070, leading by a substantial 164.9% in overall GPU score, though it’s important to note the RTX 5080’s results are based on a thin sample of just two verified runs. This translates directly to a much smoother gaming experience, with the RTX 5080 hitting 73.6 FPS in Earth II Vulkan and 91.7 FPS in Mission to Earth II DX12, compared to the RTX 3070’s 25.9 FPS and 32.4 FPS. The RTX 5080 achieves this with a significantly higher raw compute, boasting an ALU index of 800230, double the VRAM at 16 GB, and 330 GB/s of memory bandwidth, alongside a higher peak clock of 3000 MHz. For gamers prioritizing maximum frame rates and raw graphical power, the RTX 5080 is the clear choice. However, the RTX 3070, with its 4 verified runs and a GPU score of 6307, still offers a solid gaming experience for those with less demanding needs.

Generated September 22, 2026 from the 7 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.

What the numbers mean

The GPU score is the graphics card's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the card in, and depends on processor, memory and storage. We show both and never mix them.

All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik

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