ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT Speedster MERC319 16GB GDDR6 Black
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 6900 XT Speedster MERC319 16GB GDDR6 Black
The XFX Speedster MERC319 Radeon RX 6900 XT is a powerful GPU that delivers excellent 1440p and 4k gaming performance, often outperforming the RTX 3090 in rasterization. Users praise its raw power, cool temperatures with adequate airflow, and minimalist design, but note it is large, heavy, and requires a support bracket. Common complaints include noticeable coil whine under load and loud fans, though many find these acceptable given the performance and value, especially when purchased under $900.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p and 4k gaming performance
- Runs cool with good airflow
- Minimalist and sleek design
- Great value for money under $900
- 16GB VRAM handles ultra textures
Cons
- Noticeable coil whine under load
- Loud fans under demanding games
- Large and heavy, requires support bracket
- Needs tweaking out of the box for optimal performance
- Runs warm without adequate airflow
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT Speedster MERC319 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 14 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | 80 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 2.6110000610351562 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 2.6110000610351562 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 300★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 3840x2160 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 340 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 1★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 2.27 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | AMD FidelityFX |
| 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
XFX Radeon RX 6900 XT Speedster MERC319 16GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong rt (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong raster (71st percentile)
- Below average compute (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.