ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 8GB GDDR6
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 8GB GDDR6
The ZOTAC RTX 4060 is widely praised as a solid budget-friendly card for 1080p gaming, with many users noting excellent performance for the price, low power draw, and a compact size ideal for ITX builds. However, a few verified reviews highlight issues with loud fans, high temperatures, and a frustrating warranty experience, which temper overall enthusiasm. Most buyers upgrading from older cards like the GTX 1050 Ti or RTX 3050 report a significant boost in smoothness and clarity, while some caution it is not suited for maxed-out 4K or high-end gaming.
Pros
- Great value for 1080p gaming
- Low power consumption
- Compact size fits ITX cases
- Easy installation
- Good performance upgrade from older cards
Cons
- Loud fans under load
- High temperatures under load
- Frustrating warranty process
- Minimum fan speed locked at 30%
- Feels plastic and fragile
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
Scores
Specifications
| ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 24 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 15.109999656677246 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 15.109999656677246 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 115★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 500★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Dual Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 221★ | 304 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | ATX | Full Height |
| Weight | 2.00 kg | 1.41 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 3 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming 8GB GDDR6
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average ai (33rd percentile)
- Below average vram (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
