ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 10GB 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 3080 XLR8 10GB GDDR6X
The RTX 3060 Ti from PNY is generally well-received for its solid performance and cooling, with many users noting it runs smoothly and stays cool even under load. Gamers appreciate its ability to handle games like Minecraft at high frame rates, though one user was disappointed with Chrome performance for the price. Some users value its mining capabilities and quiet operation, but complaints about the Limited Hash Rate (LHR) version and shipping delays temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Smooth gaming at high frame rates
- Excellent cooling keeps low temps
- Quiet operation even under load
- Good mining performance
- Solid build with premium components
Cons
- Limited hash rate (LHR) version
- Disappointing Chrome performance for the price
- Shipping delays from Amazon
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 10 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 48 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 30.639999389648438 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 30.639999389648438 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 320★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| 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 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 294★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.700000047683716 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ITX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.00 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS |
| 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 3080 XLR8 10GB GDDR6X
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong compute (77th percentile)
- Strong rt (74th percentile)
- Strong thermal (73rd percentile)
- Below average efficiency (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 3080 XLR8 10GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
