RTX 5060 vs RTX 5080 for Blender
Compare RTX 5060 and RTX 5080 for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 150.7%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5080
151% faster than RTX 5060
Most VRAM
RTX 5080
100% more VRAM than RTX 5060
Lowest power draw
RTX 5060
60% lower rating than RTX 5080
Cheapest
RTX 5060
76% cheaper than RTX 5080
Best value for money
RTX 5060
69% better value than RTX 5080
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5060 | RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $425.00 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $1,799.99 Checked Oct 14, 2026 |
| Value for money | 8.57 +69% | 5.07 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,643.76 | 9,134.16 +151% |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% |
| System PSU | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−35% | 850 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 3,840 | 10,752 +180% |
| Boost clock | 2497 MHz | 2617 MHz +5% |
| RT cores | 30 | 84 +180% |
| Tensor cores | 120 | 336 +180% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 960 GB/s +114% |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 256-bit +100% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 145 W −60% | 360 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 84 runs
RTX 5080
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 337 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5080 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5080 leads by 150.7% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (9,134 vs 3,644). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5080 has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 5060. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5060 is the lower-power option at 145 W TDP, compared with 360 W for RTX 5080. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5080 is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5060 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 150.7%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5080 151% faster than RTX 5060.
Most VRAM: RTX 5080 100% more VRAM than RTX 5060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5060 60% lower rating than RTX 5080.
Cheapest: RTX 5060 76% cheaper than RTX 5080.
Best value for money: RTX 5060 69% better value than RTX 5080.
RTX 5060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5080 has 16 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.