What power supply do you need for PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080

Short answer

PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 needs a power supply of at least 750 W in a build with a mid-range CPU (700 W with a budget CPU, 850 W with a high-end one). The bare minimum is 600 W; the card's TDP is 360 W, short system spikes reach 699 W. Source of the numbers: FPSHQ calculation from manufacturers' TDP with power headroom (methodology).

Key numbers
TDP PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080360 W
Graphics card spikes (estimate)up to 504 W calculation
PSU with a mid-range CPU (105 W)750 W calculation
PSU with a budget CPU (65 W)700 W calculation
PSU with a high-end CPU (150 W)850 W calculation
Absolute minimum600 W calculation
Power connectors12VHPWR / 3×8-pin
data updated · Sources: methodology, PSU calculation, manufacturer specs

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PSU wattage for PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 by CPU class

CPU in the build Load Peak Minimum Recommended PSU
Budget CPU (65 W: Core i3/i5 non-K, Ryzen 5 non-X) ~515 W up to 659 W 600 W 700 W 80+ Bronze / Gold
Mid-range CPU (105 W: Core i5-K, Ryzen 5/7 X) ~555 W up to 699 W 650 W 750 W 80+ Bronze / Gold
High-end CPU (150+ W: Core i7/i9-K, Ryzen 9) ~600 W up to 744 W 700 W 850 W 80+ Gold

Method: graphics card TDP (360 W) + CPU TDP + 90 W for the board, memory, drives and fans; card spikes up to +40% of TDP; the recommendation is load +30%, but not below the peak, rounded up to a standard rating.

PSU for PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 with a specific CPU

CPUs in the same performance tier as PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080, with their exact TDP; a click opens the pair calculation with FPS.

CPUTDP CPULoadRecommended PSU
Core i9-14900KS 150 W ~600 W 850 W Pair calculation →
Core i9-13900KS 150 W ~600 W 850 W Pair calculation →
Core i9-14900K 125 W ~575 W 750 W Pair calculation →
Core i9-14900KF 125 W ~575 W 750 W Pair calculation →
Ryzen AI Max+ 395 55 W ~505 W 700 W Pair calculation →

PSU for graphics cards in the PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 class

Graphics cardTDPPSU (mid-range CPU)
PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 360 W 750 W
GeForce RTX 5080 360 W 750 W Details →
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada 372 W 750 W Details →
GeForce RTX 4080 Super 320 W 700 W Details →
GeForce RTX 4080 320 W 700 W Details →
GeForce RTX 4090 450 W 850 W Details →

Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

360 W
TDP PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080
up to 504 W
Graphics card spikes (estimate)
750 W
PSU with a mid-range CPU (105 W)
700 W
PSU with a budget CPU (65 W)
850 W
PSU with a high-end CPU (150 W)
600 W
Absolute minimum
12VHPWR / 3×8-pin
Power connectors
In short

What power supply do you need for PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080

We recommend 750 W or more for a build with a mid-range CPU. With a budget CPU 700 W is enough; with a high-end one get 850 W.

TDP PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080
360 W
Graphics card spikes (estimate)
up to 504 W
PSU with a mid-range CPU (105 W)
750 W
PSU with a budget CPU (65 W)
700 W
updated · source: FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions

How many watts PSU does PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 need?
We recommend 750 W or more for a build with a mid-range CPU. With a budget CPU 700 W is enough; with a high-end one get 850 W.
Is a 550 W PSU enough for PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080?
Not recommended: even with a budget CPU the calculated minimum is 600 W. A 550 W unit would run at its limit, and short spikes (up to 699 W with a mid-range CPU) can trigger shutdowns.
What power connectors does PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 need?
A card with a 360 W TDP typically uses 12VHPWR / 3×8-pin. This is the typical configuration for that TDP: a specific card version may differ, so check the vendor spec.
How many watts does PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 use?
The rated TDP of PNY Verto GeForce RTX 5080 is 360 W: that is what the card can draw under full gaming load; short spikes go higher. Per-mode details are on the power consumption page.
Which PSU efficiency rating should I choose?
At least 80 Plus Bronze. For graphics cards from 250 W, Gold makes sense: higher efficiency, less heat and more stable voltages under peak load.
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