ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
ASRock Radeon AI PRO R9700 Creator 32GB GDDR6 workstation
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
ASRock Radeon AI PRO R9700 Creator 32GB GDDR6 workstation
The ASRock R9700 CT 32GB is generally well-received for AI and LLM workloads, with users praising its performance, VRAM, and value compared to Nvidia alternatives. However, one verified review reports severe memory errors and poor RMA support, and several mention the card runs hot and requires manual fan tuning. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for AI tasks, though some find it overpriced and note software maturity is still evolving.
Pros
- Excellent AI/LLM performance
- Large 32GB VRAM
- Good price/performance vs Nvidia
- Solid build quality
- Works with llama.cpp and vLLM
Cons
- Memory errors on some units
- Poor RMA support
- Runs hot without manual fan tuning
- Fan loud above 60%
- Overpriced at launch
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | ASRock Radeon AI PRO R9700 Creator | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer | workstation |
| Process | 5★ | — |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 300★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Blower |
| Fans | 3★ | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 271★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | 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 (18th percentile)18th %ile
ASRock Radeon AI PRO R9700 Creator 32GB GDDR6 workstation
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong vram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong compute (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong raster (77th percentile)
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average thermal (21st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
