ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM 32GB GDDR7 Gray
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 5090 SUPRIM 32GB GDDR7 Gray
The MSI RTX 5090 SUPRIM SOC is overwhelmingly praised for its raw performance, excellent cooling, and quiet operation, especially under heavy 4K gaming loads. Users report low temperatures (55-70°C) and no coil whine, with many choosing to undervolt for extra safety. A few reviewers noted the card's high power draw and physical weight, and one 3-star reviewer suggested they would have preferred a 9070 XT after using it, indicating some mixed feelings on value.
Pros
- Excellent 4K gaming performance
- Runs cool under load
- Quiet operation, no coil whine
- Great build quality
- Fast delivery
Cons
- High power consumption
- Heavy and large card
- Mixed value for money
- Potential driver issues
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | — |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360★ | 600 |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | 1,000 |
| 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 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 359 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3.700000047683716 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 2.84 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| 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 5090 SUPRIM 32GB GDDR7 Gray
- Strong compute (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong raster (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong vram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average efficiency (24th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 offers 2.6x better value for money
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 SUPRIM 32GB GDDR7 Gray
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
