ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Steel Legend 8GB 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
ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Steel Legend 8GB GDDR6
The ASRock Steel Legend RX 7600 is generally well-regarded for its triple-fan cooling and aesthetic appeal, especially for white-themed builds. Users appreciate the RGB lighting and design, though some note it lacks the latest encoder and is not the OC edition. Memory clock speeds are reported around 2238MHz, slightly below the factory spec.
Pros
- Triple-fan cooling
- Aesthetic design
- RGB lighting
- Suitable for white builds
Cons
- Lacks latest encoder
- Not OC edition
- Memory clock below spec
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Steel Legend | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7600 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 3 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 6 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 43.5 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 21.75 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 165★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 x8 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 303★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.25★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.83 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Steel Legend 8GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong thermal (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
ASRock Radeon RX 7600 Steel Legend 8GB GDDR6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
