ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Eagle OC 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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Eagle OC 8GB GDDR6
The Gigabyte RTX 3070 delivers strong 1440p gaming performance with good value compared to newer series, though some users experienced HDMI connectivity issues and shipping packaging problems. Verified purchasers praise its quiet operation, dual-slot design for compact builds, and consistent performance over months of use. A few highlight concerns about pricing relative to higher-tier cards and a significant HDMI defect in one unit.
Pros
- Strong 1440p gaming performance
- Silent operation even under load
- True dual-slot design for compact builds
- Good value compared to RTX 4000 series
- Reliable over months of use
Cons
- HDMI connectivity issues reported
- Poor packaging from seller (unsealed box)
- Premium price for mid-range card
- Potential HDMI port defect affecting detection
- Better value options available (e.g., 3070 Ti, 3080)
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Eagle OC | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | — |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | Not stated |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680x4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 282★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.14 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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Eagle OC 8GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong thermal (73rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.