ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 XC3 24GB 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 XC3 24GB GDDR6X
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 is a powerhouse for 4K gaming, with most reviewers praising its raw performance and ability to run maxed-out settings. However, there are consistent complaints about high temperatures, coil whine, and noise levels that keep the overall sentiment from being universally positive. The card delivers outstanding frame rates but requires some tweaking and comes with thermal and acoustic trade-offs.
Pros
- 4K gaming beast
- Runs maxed-out settings smoothly
- Excellent build quality
- Undervolt reduces temperatures
- Fits in compact cases like NCASE M1
Cons
- Runs hot out of the box
- Coil whine reported
- Loud under load
- Difficult to purchase at MSRP
- Requires undervolting for thermal control
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 XC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 82 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 35.58000183105469 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 35.58000183105469 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 350★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | Two available 8-pin or 6+2-pin PCIe power dongles |
| 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 | 285★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.200000047683716★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 XC3 24GB GDDR6X
- Strong vram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong rt (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average efficiency (32nd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 XC3 24GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
