ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
ASUS
97 Overall Score
vs
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT Mech 4GB GDDR6
MSI
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT Mech 4GB GDDR6
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming 1440p
Gaming 1080p
Gaming 4k
Ray Tracing
Content Creation
Budget
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT Mech | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 6 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | 16 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 11.529999732971191 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 5.764999866485596 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 107★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 400★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 6-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | 2 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 172★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT Mech 4GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Strong feature (66th percentile)
- Below average ai (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average vram (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average compute (21st percentile)
- Below average raster (24th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black0.034score per dollar
vs
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT Mech 4GB GDDR60.108score per dollar
MSI Radeon RX 6500 XT Mech 4GB GDDR6 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.
