ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 8GB GDDR6
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 3070 Ventus 8GB GDDR6
The product receives mostly positive feedback for its performance and quiet operation, with one user noting it exceeded expectations. However, a verified buyer warned that the card is significantly longer than older models like the GTX 1070 Ti, measuring around 12 inches plus an extra inch from the heat sink, so careful measurement is essential before purchase. Returns were handled smoothly for that user.
Pros
- Good performance
- Quiet operation
- Exceeds expectations
- Fast delivery
Cons
- Large physical size (12" + 1" heatsink)
- Requires careful case measurement
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 40 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 15.970000267028809 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 15.970000267028809 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 220★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 650★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 305 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS |
| 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 8GB GDDR6
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.