ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 4090 VERTO 24GB GDDR6X
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
PNY GeForce RTX 4090 VERTO 24GB GDDR6X
The PNY GeForce RTX 4090 is largely praised for its performance, cool temperatures, and quiet operation. Many reviewers highlight its ability to handle demanding games and video editing tasks with ease. However, mixed experiences with customer support and a few reports of early failures, along with the high power draw and large physical size, are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- High FPS in demanding games
- Quiet operation even under load
- Low GPU temperatures
- Excellent for video editing and rendering
- Great 4K gaming performance
Cons
- High power draw
- Large physical size
- Inconsistent customer support
- Some units failed early
- No overclocking via software
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | PNY GeForce RTX 4090 VERTO | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 4★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 76 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 32.97999954223633 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 32.97999954223633 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360★ | 450 |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | — |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680x4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 337 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.3299999237060547★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.60 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 3 |
| 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 (17th percentile)17th %ile
PNY GeForce RTX 4090 VERTO 24GB GDDR6X
- Strong rt (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong raster (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong compute (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong vram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 4090 VERTO 24GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
