ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti VANGUARD 16GB GDDR7
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 5070 Ti VANGUARD 16GB GDDR7
The MSI RTX 5070 Ti Vanguard SOC is widely praised for its exceptional cooling performance, quiet operation, and strong 1440p gaming capabilities. Users highlight the effective vapor chamber cooling, stable overclocking potential, and included anti-sag bracket. However, the high price above MSRP is a recurring complaint, and one user received a used unit sold as new. The card is also very large, requiring a spacious case.
Pros
- Exceptional cooling performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Strong 1440p gaming performance
- Stable overclocking potential
- Included anti-sag bracket
Cons
- High price above MSRP
- Very large size requires spacious case
- One user received used unit sold as new
- Expensive compared to other 5070 Ti models
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti VANGUARD | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 70 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 43.939998626708984 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 43.939998626708984 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 300★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 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★ | 357 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 2.91 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti VANGUARD 16GB GDDR7
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong raster (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong rt (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 offers 1.2x better value for money
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti VANGUARD 16GB GDDR7
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
