PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7

PNY
92 Overall Score
vs
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE 16GB GDDR7

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE 16GB GDDR7

ZOTAC
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7

78 out of 100 high confidence 32 reviews

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
👍 Cooling performance 12
👍 Noise level 10
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Performance upgrade 7
👎 Power connector issue 3
👎 Software quality 2

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE 16GB GDDR7

85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

The single verified review confirms the product is genuine and well-packaged. Q&A responses indicate the GPU supports multiple monitors, requires a 16-pin power connector, and fits standard ATX cases. The card also supports NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Studio Drivers for optimized performance.

Pros
  • Genuine product
  • Good packaging
  • Supports multiple monitors
  • Supports NVIDIA DLSS 4
  • Fits standard ATX cases
Cons
  • Requires 16-pin power connector
  • No detailed performance feedback
👍 Product authenticity 1
👍 Packaging quality 1
👍 Multi monitor support 1
👎 Power connector requirements 1
👍 Case compatibility 1
👍 Software support 1

Scores

Ray Tracing
PNY
96
ZOTAC
91
Content Creation
PNY
95
ZOTAC
91
Gaming 4k
PNY
95
ZOTAC
89
Gaming 1440p
PNY
92
ZOTAC
87
Gaming 1080p
PNY
90
ZOTAC
85
Budget
PNY
88
ZOTAC
83
Workstation
PNY
83
ZOTAC
79
Ai Llm
PNY
80
ZOTAC
76

Specifications

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OCZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE
Chipset
GPU ChipsetGeForce RTX 5080GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
BrandNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwellBlackwell
Classconsumerconsumer
Process55
Memory
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR7
Memory Bus
256
256
Bandwidth
960
896
ECC✗—
Compute
CUDA Cores
10,752
8,960
Tensor Cores
336
280
RT Cores84★70
Base Clock
2,300
2,480
Boost Clock
2,620
2,482
FP16 TFLOPS56.279998779296875★43.939998626708984
FP32 TFLOPS56.279998779296875★43.939998626708984
Performance
PassMark G3D
35,759
32,462
GPU Compute
19,602
18,296
Power & Cooling
TDP360300★
Recommended PSU850750★
Power Connectors1 x 16-Pin1 x 16-Pin
CoolerTriple FanTriple Fan
Fans33
Connectivity
InterfacePCI Express 5.0 x16PCI Express 5.0 x16
DisplayPort33
HDMI11
Max Displays44
Max Resolution8K (4320p)7680 x 4320
Physical
Length330304★
Slot Width32.5★
Form FactorFull HeightATX
Weight0.60 kg★1.48 kg
Features
Ray Tracing✓✓
UpscalingDLSS 4DLSS 4
AV1 Encode✓✓
VR Ready✓✓
DirectX12 Ultimate12 Ultimate
RGB✓✓

Pros & Cons

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7

  • Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong raster (95th percentile)95th %ile

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE 16GB GDDR7

  • Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong compute (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong rt (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Pricing

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE 16GB GDDR7 is CA$346 cheaper (1.2x less).

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR70.050score per dollar
vs
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE 16GB GDDR70.059score per dollar

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE 16GB GDDR7 offers 1.2x better value for money

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID CORE 16GB GDDR7

Verdict

★ Winner: PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC

Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC Better at:

Ai LlmBudgetGaming 4kRay TracingWorkstationGaming 1080pGaming 1440pContent Creation

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