ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER WINDFORCE OC 16GB GDDR6X Black
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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER WINDFORCE OC 16GB GDDR6X Black
Users are largely impressed with the RTX 4070 Ti Super's performance, calling it a significant upgrade from older cards and praising its high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The card's aesthetics, especially RGB when vertically mounted, are also highlighted. However, some users report issues with the included 16-pin power adapter and the Gigabyte AI Top utility software, which can be buggy and intrusive. Overall, the card is recommended for its value and performance, with minor caveats.
Pros
- High performance uplift
- Great for 1440p high refresh
- Stunning RGB aesthetics
- Good value vs 4080
- Effective support bracket
Cons
- 16-pin adapter issues
- AI Top utility buggy
- Large size may not fit all cases
- Requires fan curve adjustment
- Expensive vs other models
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER WINDFORCE OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 66 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 44.099998474121094 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 44.099998474121094 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 285★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 16-Pin |
| 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 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 261★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.41 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 3 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | 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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER WINDFORCE OC 16GB GDDR6X Black
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong rt (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong raster (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong compute (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.