ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6
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
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6
The Gigabyte RX 7800 XT GAMING OC delivers strong 1440p gaming performance and excellent value for money, with many users praising its cooling and quiet operation after fan curve adjustments. However, a significant minority report random black screens and driver instability, while others note the card can be noisy out of the box. Overall, it is a capable card that may require some tweaking to reach its full potential.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Great value for money
- Quiet after fan curve adjustment
- Good cooling and low temperatures
- 16GB VRAM
Cons
- Random black screen issues
- Driver instability
- Noisy out of the box
- No GPU support bracket included
- DirectX 12 compatibility issues
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | Gigabyte Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7800 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| 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★ | 60 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875 | 74.6500015258789★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 37.31999969482422 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 263★ |
| 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 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 302★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.700000047683716 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.71 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | FSR3, AFMF |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Gigabyte Radeon RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
