ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift 8GB GDDR6 White
Grab the ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 if you want serious 4K gaming, ray tracing, or AI workloads, and you're willing to pay a premium for 16GB of GDDR7 and real horsepower.
Pick the XFX Swift if you're on a tight budget and only need 1080p gaming or light esports titles, where 8GB of VRAM is still enough to get by.
Key Differences
- VRAM is the big one: 8GB GDDR6 on the XFX vs 16GB GDDR7 on the ASUS. That's not just more memory, it's a whole generation faster, with 960 GB/s bandwidth vs 322 GB/s.
- Raw compute is night and day. The ASUS puts out 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 vs 25.64 on the XFX, and its PassMark G3D score is 35,666 vs 20,039. That's a 78% gap.
- Ray tracing and AI performance are where the ASUS really separates itself. It has 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores vs 32 and 64 on the XFX, and its ray tracing score is 99 vs 56.
- The XFX actually has a higher boost clock (3320 MHz vs 2730 MHz), but that doesn't translate to better real-world performance. Clock speed isn't everything when you're starved for memory bandwidth.
- Both cards sit at 4.7/5 stars, but the ASUS has 206 reviews vs 28 for the XFX. Owners of the ASUS consistently praise its 4K performance and overclocking headroom, though the price stings.
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
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
XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift 8GB GDDR6 White
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Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 4★ |
| 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★ | 51.279998779296875 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 25.639999389648438 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 182★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1x 8pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | 3 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 270★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | FidelityFX Super Resolution 4, Radeon 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 (17th percentile)17th %ile
XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift 8GB GDDR6 White
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
- Below average thermal (34th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
No current pricing available
XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift 8GB GDDR6 White
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
