ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix OC 12GB GDDR6X
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix OC 12GB GDDR6X
The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3080 O12G is praised for its significant performance boost over older GPUs, especially at 1440p and 4K, thanks to the Ampere architecture, 12GB GDDR6X memory, and 8960 CUDA cores. Users appreciate its robust cooling and PCIe 4.0 support, but note the large 2.9-slot size and high power requirements (750W PSU recommended) as potential drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a solid upgrade for high-resolution gaming, though the value compared to similar cards like the MSI Gaming X Trio is debated.
Pros
- Significant performance boost at 1440p/4K
- 12GB GDDR6X memory and 8960 CUDA cores
- Robust cooling with triple axial-tech fans
- PCIe 4.0 support for future-proofing
- Good for gaming and streaming simultaneously
Cons
- Large 2.9-slot size may crowd case
- High power draw requires 750W PSU
- Potential noise compared to MSI Trio
- Value for money debated vs similar cards
- May be overkill for 1080p gaming
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
The MSI RTX 5070 Ti is widely praised for its strong performance, especially at 1440p and 4K, with users noting excellent cooling, quiet operation, and impressive DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation. Many appreciate the included GPU support stand and the card's compact size, though some mention fan noise at higher temps and a desire for a lower price. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the performance, with a few minor complaints about plastic build and cost.
Pros
- Excellent cooling
- Quiet operation
- Strong 1440p/4K performance
- DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation
- Included GPU support stand
Cons
- Fan noise at high temps
- Price higher than expected
- Cheap plastic build
- No free game bundle
- Limited availability
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix OC | MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 8 | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 48 | 70★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 30.639999389648438 | 43.939998626708984★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 30.639999389648438 | 43.939998626708984★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 390 | 300★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 3 x 8-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 2★ | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 319 | 303★ |
| Slot Width | 2.9000000953674316 | 2.5★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix OC 12GB GDDR6X
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong compute (78th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong rt (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
