ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
AMD FirePro W9100 16GB GDDR5 workstation
The ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 is for gamers and creators who want top-tier 4K performance, solid ray tracing, and serious AI/LLM capability without jumping to the absurdly priced flagship models.
The AMD FirePro 100-505977 is for someone with a legacy workstation setup who needs a cheap replacement card and doesn't care about modern performance, gaming, or AI workloads.
Key Differences
- PassMark G3D score: 7,747 vs 35,759. The RTX 5080 delivers roughly 4.6x the raw graphics performance of the FirePro.
- Memory: GDDR5 vs GDDR7. The RTX 5080 has a generational leap in memory bandwidth and capacity, which matters hugely for 4K gaming, AI workloads, and content creation.
- Power draw: 275W vs 150W. The FirePro sips power by comparison, but that's because it's doing a fraction of the work. The RTX 5080 trades efficiency for raw output.
- Real-world sentiment: RTX 5080 owners consistently praise 4K performance and overclocking headroom, with temps staying around 67-68°C under load. The main gripe is price, and one unit arrived DOA, so QC isn't flawless.
- Budget score: 16 vs 100. The FirePro looks cheaper on paper, but the RTX 5080 actually scores higher for value because you're getting modern features and performance that will last years, not a card that's already obsolete.
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
AMD FirePro W9100 16GB GDDR5 workstation
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | AMD FirePro W9100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | FirePro W9100 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | — |
| Class | consumer | workstation |
| Process | 5★ | — |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | No data | |
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 275★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | — |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | — |
| Fans | 3★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | — |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| HDMI | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 4k |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 305 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | — |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.68 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓★ | — |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | — |
| 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
AMD FirePro W9100 16GB GDDR5 workstation
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average thermal (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average efficiency (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
AMD FirePro W9100 16GB GDDR5 workstation offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 26 of 39 specs.
