ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim 12GB GDDR6X
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim 12GB GDDR6X
The MSI RTX 4070 Super Gaming X Slim is widely praised for its outstanding performance, especially at 1440p and 4K with DLSS, and its quiet operation. Users highlight it as a significant upgrade from older cards like the GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2070, with excellent value for money. A few note the installation can be tricky for beginners, and the card runs warm under load, but overall it is highly recommended for gaming and VR.
Pros
- Outstanding 1440p and 4K gaming performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Excellent value for money
- Great upgrade from 20-series cards
- Effective cooling with low temperatures
Cons
- Installation can be tricky for beginners
- Runs warm under load
- Premium price for a midrange card
- Poor quickstart guide with QR code only
- Requires manual fan curve setting
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 36 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 29.149999618530273 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 29.149999618530273 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 220★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680x4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 307 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.9000000953674316 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.58 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 3 |
| 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim 12GB GDDR6X
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong efficiency (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong raster (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim 12GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 39 specs.
