ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 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 24GB GDDR6X
The MSI RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is widely praised for its exceptional performance, running even the most demanding games and creative workloads at maximum settings with ease. Users consistently highlight its superb liquid cooling system, which keeps temperatures impressively low (often under 60°C under load) and operates very quietly, though proper radiator placement is critical. A few reviewers noted initial defects like thermal pad issues or high power consumption, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many calling it a worthy upgrade from previous generations. The card's build quality and sleek design are also frequently commended.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming and rendering performance
- Very low temperatures under load (often under 60°C)
- Quiet operation even under heavy load
- Effective integrated liquid cooling system
- High-quality build and sleek design
Cons
- Very high power consumption under load
- Large and heavy card requiring ample case space
- Potential thermal pad issues causing high temps
- Coil whine reported by some users
- Expensive price point
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | 450 |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | 1,000 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | AIO Liquid★ |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 280★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 3.78 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 24GB GDDR6X
- Strong thermal (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong rt (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong raster (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 offers 2.9x better value for money
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim 24GB GDDR6X
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
