ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
XFX Radeon RX 7900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC310 20GB GDDR6 Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
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
XFX Radeon RX 7900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC310 20GB GDDR6 Black
The XFX Radeon RX 7900 XT is a powerful GPU that delivers excellent performance at 1440p and 4K, with users reporting significant frame rate improvements over previous cards. While it runs cool, it is very large and heavy, requiring ample case space and an anti-sag bracket, and some users noted coil whine and high power draw. Overall, reviewers consider it a great value for high-end gaming, especially for those avoiding Nvidia's pricing.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p and 4K performance
- Great value for high-end gaming
- Runs cool under load
- Significant upgrade over previous cards
- Good driver support
Cons
- Very large and heavy card
- Coil whine reported
- High power draw
- Requires anti-sag bracket
- Confusing model variants
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | XFX Radeon RX 7900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC310 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 14 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 20 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84 | 96★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 2.6110000610351562 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 2.6110000610351562 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 315★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 800★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2x 8pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 344 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.700000047683716 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 2.40 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
- 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 (16th percentile)16th %ile
XFX Radeon RX 7900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC310 20GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong compute (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong rt (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
- Below average thermal (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.