Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
The Blackwell prosumer sweet spot. GDDR7 bandwidth delivers exceptional tokens-per-second for 30B+ parameter models in a single-GPU configuration.
20-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor. Extra E-cores provide a noticeable bump over 13th gen for background AI tasks and dataset compiling.
| Metric | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 0GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 1801 | 1.4 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 360W | 125W |
| Est. Price | $1,349.99 | $399.99 |