ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB GDDR6 Black
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
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB GDDR6 Black
The ASRock Challenger RX 9070 is highly praised for its excellent 1440p gaming performance, often outperforming the RTX 5070 and offering great value at $549 or less. Users appreciate its quiet operation, low temperatures (staying under 50°C), and low power draw (around 160-220W), making it a solid choice for mid-range builds. However, a notable drawback is the non-customizable RGB light bar, which is static and can only be turned on or off, disappointing some buyers. Overall, it's recommended for gamers seeking strong performance without breaking the bank.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Outperforms RTX 5070
- Great value at $549 or less
- Quiet operation
- Low temperatures under 50°C
Cons
- Non-customizable RGB light bar
- Static RGB only on/off
- No bundled accessories
- Potential compatibility with older motherboards
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 4★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 56 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875 | 72.25★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 36.130001068115234 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 220★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 700★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 x 8-Pin |
| 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 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 290★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.41 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 (18th percentile)18th %ile
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
ASRock Radeon RX 9070 Challenger 16GB GDDR6 Black offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.
