MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X 12GB GDDR6X
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X 12GB GDDR6X
The MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GAMING SLIM is praised for its excellent performance, efficient cooling, and quiet operation, with many users noting it matches the 4070 Ti Super in performance. However, a major concern is that the product is imported without local warranty, which was not disclosed during purchase, leading to a negative review and return. Overall, the card is highly recommended for its value and build quality, but buyers should verify warranty and origin.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p and 4K gaming performance
- Efficient cooling and quiet operation
- Matches 4070 Ti Super performance
- Good value for money
- Slim 2-slot design
Cons
- Imported product without local warranty
- Warranty and origin not disclosed at purchase
- Slightly delayed shipping
- VRAM limited to 12GB
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
| MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 36 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 29.149999618530273 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 29.149999618530273 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 285★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 550★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | — | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Max Displays | — | 4★ |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 307 | 304★ |
| Slot Width | 2.9000000953674316 | 2.5★ |
| Form Factor | — | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.00 kg★ | 1.41 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | — | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | — | 12 |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X 12GB GDDR6X
- Strong raster (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong efficiency (76th percentile)
- Strong thermal (73rd percentile)
- Strong rt (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
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
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming X 12GB GDDR6X offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
