ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
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 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
The MSI Gaming RTX 5080 16G Inspire 3X OC is a powerful GPU praised for its small size, great for small form factor builds. However, concerns arise over thermal paste issues and high temperatures under load, plus the lack of included power cables, which a verified 1-star review highlighted. Overall, performance is top-notch for 4K gaming and demanding tasks.
Pros
- Compact size for SFF builds
- Great for 4K gaming performance
- Factory-sealed packaging
Cons
- No power cables included
- Thermal paste insufficient from factory
- Runs hot under load
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84 | 84 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875 | 56.279998779296875 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875 | 56.279998779296875 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 850 |
| 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 | 288★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 0.95 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 Black
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong raster (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong compute (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.