ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GAMING TRIO 16GB GDDR7
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 5070 Ti GAMING TRIO 16GB GDDR7
The MSI RTX 5070 Ti is widely praised for its excellent 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming performance, with users noting significant upgrades from older cards like the 2080 Super or 3070. It runs cool and quiet, even under load, and overclocks well. However, the high price—often $850–$1000—is a major point of contention, with many feeling it should cost closer to $600. Some users also mention the card's large size and occasional coil whine as drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Runs cool and quiet
- Great overclocking potential
- Significant upgrade from older GPUs
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price above MSRP
- Large size may not fit small cases
- Occasional coil whine
- 12VHPWR adapter is bulky
- MSI software could be better
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GAMING TRIO | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 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★ | 70 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 43.939998626708984 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 43.939998626708984 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150★ | 300 |
| 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 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 338 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.90 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 efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GAMING TRIO 16GB GDDR7
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong compute (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.