ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 5090 GeForce RTX 50 Series 32GB GDDR7
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 5090 GeForce RTX 50 Series 32GB GDDR7
The PNY RTX 5090 delivers outstanding performance, handling 4K rendering and ray tracing with ease, and offers a significant upgrade over older cards like the RTX 3090. Users appreciate its clean build quality and low temperatures, though some note loud fans and high power consumption. The card is expensive and requires a robust power supply, but overall it's seen as a powerful and reliable choice.
Pros
- Outstanding 4K performance
- Clean build quality
- Low temperatures under load
- Significant upgrade over older cards
- Reliable after replacement
Cons
- Loud fans
- High power consumption
- Expensive
- Requires powerful PSU
- Power cable connector is a pain
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | PNY GeForce RTX 5090 GeForce RTX 50 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | — |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360★ | 600 |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | 1,000 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 329 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.86 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | 4.6 |
| 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 5090 GeForce RTX 50 Series 32GB GDDR7
- Strong raster (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compute (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong vram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average efficiency (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 offers 6.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
