ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X 24GB GDDR6X
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 4090 SUPRIM X 24GB GDDR6X
The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X is overwhelmingly praised for its raw performance, enabling true 4K ray tracing gaming above 60fps and crushing any game at high refresh rates. Users highlight excellent out-of-the-box overclocking, cool temperatures even under load, and strong build quality. However, the card is massive (a full 4-slot design) and may not fit in many cases without careful planning. Price gouging by third-party sellers is a recurring complaint, and the high cost is noted as a barrier for pure gaming use, though creators find it justified.
Pros
- Raw 4K ray tracing performance
- Excellent out-of-the-box overclocking
- Cool temperatures under load
- Strong build quality
- Great for video editing and rendering
Cons
- Massive 4-slot size
- Price gouging by third-party sellers
- High cost for pure gaming
- May not fit in mid-tower cases
- Requires careful cable management
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 76 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 32.97999954223633 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 32.97999954223633 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360★ | 480 |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | 1,000 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 338 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 3.63 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 3 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 4090 SUPRIM X 24GB GDDR6X
- Strong rt (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong raster (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong vram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM X 24GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
