ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 ROG Strix 16GB GDDR6X White
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 ROG Strix 16GB GDDR6X White
The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 White Edition is praised for its advanced cooling system, which uses enlarged axial fans and a new uniform thermal plate to deliver 23% more air volume and lower GPU temperatures during intense gaming. It supports multi-monitor setups up to 4 monitors with a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320, making it versatile for high-end users. However, with only 5 Q&As and no reviews, confidence in sentiment is low, though the technical details suggest strong performance and cooling.
Pros
- Advanced cooling with 23% more air volume
- Enlarged axial fans for better airflow
- New patented uniform thermal plate
- Supports up to 4 monitors
- Maximum 7680 x 4320 resolution support
Cons
- No user reviews available
- Limited sample size (only Q&A, no reviews)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
The Zotac Amp Extreme Infinity RTX 5080 is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent cooling performance, quiet operation, and striking appearance. Users consistently highlight it as one of the best-looking 5080 cards on the market, with effective cooling that keeps temperatures below 70°C even under heavy load. Many note the generous overclocking headroom, smooth performance at both 1440p and 4K, and the useful anti-sag bracket. A few minor concerns include the prominent LED cable placement near the front, but overall sentiment is exceptionally positive.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Striking design and RGB lighting
- Strong overclocking potential
- Smooth 1440p and 4K gaming
Cons
- LED cable placement noticeable at front
- Large size may require full tower case
- Some users mention coil whine possibility
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 ROG Strix | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 58 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 24.719999313354492 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 24.719999313354492 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 320★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 750★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 2★ | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 358★ | 369 |
| Slot Width | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | — | 3.22 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 3 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 ROG Strix 16GB GDDR6X White
- Strong rt (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong raster (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong vram (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.