ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Ventus 16GB 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 4080 SUPER Ventus 16GB GDDR6X
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this GPU, praising its stunning design, massive size, and exceptional performance, especially as an upgrade from older cards like the RTX 2080 or 3080. Overclocking potential is a highlight, with one user achieving +190MHz core and +1600MHz memory. Minor drawbacks include its large footprint, weight, and a small cosmetic blemish on one unit, but these don't detract from overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Stunning design
- Exceptional performance
- Great overclocking potential
- Quality build
- Easy installation
Cons
- Large size
- Heavy weight
- Cosmetic blemish possible
- GPU stand difficult to position
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Ventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 80 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 52.220001220703125 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 52.220001220703125 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150★ | 320 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 322 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.9000000953674316 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 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 efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Ventus 16GB GDDR6X
- Strong rt (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong compute (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 offers 1.8x better value for money
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER Ventus 16GB GDDR6X
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
