ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix 10GB GDDR6X
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix 10GB GDDR6X
Reviews are mixed for this white RTX 3080. Many praise its stunning looks and quiet operation in all-white builds, but several verified buyers report serious overheating, memory temps hitting 100°C, and stability crashes. The premium white paint is seen as a 40% price gouge, and a few users received defective units. Performance is great when it works, but reliability and value are major concerns.
Pros
- Stunning white aesthetic in builds
- Quiet fan operation
- Performs well when stable
Cons
- Overheating issues and high memory temps
- Crashes and stability problems
- Overpriced for white color (40% premium)
- Defective units reported
- Disappointing vs. cheaper Founders Edition
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
The PNY RTX 5080 ARGB OC is widely praised for its excellent cooling and quiet operation, with many users noting temperatures well under 70°C even under heavy gaming loads. Performance is a significant upgrade from previous generations, and the card is considered a good value compared to other AIB models. However, some users report minor issues such as fan bearing noise at low speeds, clunky ARGB software, and a potential power connector problem that can cause black screens if not properly supported. Overall, the sentiment is positive, with most reviewers recommending the card.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Great value for money
- Significant performance upgrade
- No coil whine
Cons
- Fan bearing noise at low speeds
- Clunky ARGB software
- Power connector can cause black screens
- Price above MSRP
- Less premium build quality
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix | PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 8 | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 10 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 48 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 30.639999389648438 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 30.639999389648438 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 320★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 750★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | — | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | — | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | — | 4★ |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 319★ | 330 |
| Slot Width | 2.9000000953674316★ | 3 |
| Form Factor | — | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 0.85 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | — | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix 10GB GDDR6X
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong compute (70th percentile)
- Strong rt (69th percentile)
- Strong raster (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (35th percentile)
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong raster (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.
