ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 2X OC Plus 16GB GDDR7 Black
The ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 is for people who want maxed-out 4K gaming, heavy ray tracing, or serious workstation workloads and have the budget and case space to handle it.
Grab the MSI SHADOW RTX 5060 Ti if you're still on an RTX 2070, 3060 Ti, or 3070 and want a quiet, cool, compact card for solid 1080p or 1440p gaming without breaking the bank.
Key Differences
- Raw compute is not even close: the 5080 pushes 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 vs 19.18 on the 5060 Ti, with 10,752 CUDA cores against 4,608.
- Memory bandwidth is a massive gap: 960 GB/s on the 5080 vs 448 GB/s on the 5060 Ti, thanks to the 256-bit bus vs 128-bit. That matters a lot at 4K.
- Power draw flips the script: the 5060 Ti sips 180W while the 5080 chugs 360W, so you'll need a beefier PSU and better case airflow for the ASUS.
- 4K gaming scores tell the story: 99 vs 73 for the 5080. The 5060 Ti owners themselves say it's not ideal for 4K ultra, while 5080 users rave about effortless 4K performance.
- Price gap is real: the 5060 Ti is a budget-friendly option for older builds, but the 5080's overclocking headroom (users hit 3.3 GHz while staying under 70°C) makes it the pick if you can stomach the cost.
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 5060 Ti SHADOW 2X OC Plus 16GB GDDR7 Black
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Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 2X OC Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 30 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 19.18000030517578 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 19.18000030517578 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 180★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 600★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 227★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.99 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 2X OC Plus 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong vram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 2X OC Plus 16GB GDDR7 Black offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
