ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 GRE Gaming OC 12GB 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
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 GRE Gaming OC 12GB GDDR6 Black
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this GPU, praising its performance, value, and cooling. Many highlight its ability to handle 4K gaming and overclocking well, with some noting it rivals higher-end cards like the RTX 5070 Ti after a simple undervolt. A few minor concerns include quirky software and a possible fan noise that may disappear after break-in.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Excellent 4K gaming performance
- Handles overclocking well
- Good cooling (temps under 75°C)
- Rivals RTX 5070 Ti after undervolt
Cons
- Quirky software
- Possible fan noise (may disappear after break-in)
- May need undervolt for best performance
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 GRE Gaming OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9070 GRE |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 4★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 48 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875 | 72.25★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 36.130001068115234 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 284★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 x 8-pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 288★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 0.57 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | FSR 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| 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
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 GRE Gaming OC 12GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
No current pricing available
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 GRE Gaming OC 12GB GDDR6 Black
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
