ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC319 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
XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC319 16GB GDDR6
This graphics card features a triple-fan cooling system and supports up to 7680 x 4320 resolution, making it suitable for high-end gaming and VR. It requires a 300W TDP and recommends an 850W PSU, occupying 2.9 slots. Users appreciate its performance and compatibility, though power requirements are a consideration.
Pros
- Triple-fan cooling system
- High resolution support up to 7680x4320
- VR compatible
- Good performance for gaming
Cons
- High power consumption (300W TDP)
- Requires 850W PSU
- Large size (2.9 slots, 13.39 inches long)
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC319 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 7 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | 80 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 46.08000183105469 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 23.040000915527344 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 300★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 850 |
| 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 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 340 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.9000000953674316 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | FSR |
| 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC319 16GB GDDR6
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong rt (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT SPEEDSTER MERC319 16GB GDDR6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
