NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB GDDR6 workstation
NVIDIA
62 Overall Score
vs
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
ASUS
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB GDDR6 workstation
No customer feedback yet
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
78 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
4k gaming performance 5
Overclocking potential 2
Thermal performance 2
Price value 4
Build quality 2
Reliability defects 1
Scores
Gaming 1440p
Gaming 1080p
Gaming 4k
Ray Tracing
Content Creation
Ai Llm
Budget
Workstation
Specifications
| NVIDIA RTX A6000 | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Class | workstation | consumer |
| Process | 4★ | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 22 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 12 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 12 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 300★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 300★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 267★ | 304 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.60 kg★ | 2.09 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12.07 | 12 |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB GDDR6 workstation
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong vram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compute (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average efficiency (29th percentile)
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
- 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 (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
NVIDIA RTX A6000 48GB GDDR6 workstation
No current pricing available
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
Verdict
Winner: ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
