ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming Trio 8GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5080 is widely praised for its raw performance, especially in 4K gaming, with many users noting it handles demanding titles effortlessly. Overclocking potential is impressive, with one user achieving a 3.3 GHz boost while staying cool at 67-68°C. However, the high price is a recurring concern, and one unit arrived dead on arrival, requiring a replacement. Overall, it's recommended for those with the budget, particularly for upgrades from older generations like the RTX 3090 or earlier.
Pros
- Excellent 4K gaming performance
- Impressive overclocking potential
- Runs cool under load (67-68°C)
- Great value compared to higher-end models
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price point
- One unit arrived dead on arrival
- Large size requires spacious case
- Not cost-effective for 1080p gaming
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming Trio 8GB GDDR7 Black
The RTX 5060 is generally well-received, especially by budget and casual gamers who appreciate its performance at 1080p and 1440p, with frame generation and DLSS 4 being standout features. Users note it's a significant upgrade from older cards like the GTX 1650 Super or RTX 2080 Ti, offering smooth gameplay in modern titles. However, some mention it's heavy, requires a larger PSU than expected, and lacks extra HDMI ports. Overall, it's seen as good value for the price, though not without minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Great performance at 1080p/1440p
- Frame generation and DLSS 4
- Easy installation
- Good value for budget gamers
- Smooth gameplay in modern titles
Cons
- Heavy card
- Requires larger PSU than expected
- Lacks additional HDMI ports
- VRAM limitations mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming Trio | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 30 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 19.18000030517578 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 19.18000030517578 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 155★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1x 8-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 300★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.25 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming Trio 8GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.