MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Slim 24GB GDDR6X
MSI
84 Overall Score
vs
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
ASUS
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Slim 24GB GDDR6X
No customer feedback yet
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
78 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
4k gaming performance 5
Overclocking potential 2
Thermal performance 2
Price value 4
Build quality 2
Reliability defects 1
Scores
Gaming 1080p
Gaming 1440p
Gaming 4k
Ray Tracing
Content Creation
Budget
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Slim | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 76 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 32.97999954223633 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 32.97999954223633 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 450 | 360★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 322 | 304★ |
| Slot Width | 3 | 2.5★ |
| Form Factor | ATX | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.91 kg★ | 1.41 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Slim 24GB GDDR6X
- Strong rt (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong raster (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong vram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
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
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Gaming X Slim 24GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Verdict
Winner: ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
