ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Gaming X 6GB GDDR6 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
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Gaming X 6GB GDDR6 Black
The MSI GTX 1660 Super Gaming X is consistently praised for its excellent 1080p gaming performance, quiet operation, and cool temperatures. Users highlight the attractive RGB lighting, solid build quality, and easy installation as major positives. While a few note it's not ideal for modern 4K or demanding AAA titles, the overwhelming sentiment is that it offers fantastic value for a mid-range budget build.
Pros
- Excellent 1080p gaming performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Low operating temperatures
- Attractive RGB lighting
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Not ideal for 4K gaming
- Not suitable for demanding AAA titles
- Price increased due to discontinuation
- RGB software choice criticized
- Requires 8-pin power connector
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Gaming X | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Turing |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 12 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 10.050000190734863 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 5.0269999504089355 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 125★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 450★ |
| 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 3.0 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 | 247★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.86 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| 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
MSI GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER Gaming X 6GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong efficiency (66th percentile)
- Below average compute (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ai (21st percentile)
- Below average vram (24th percentile)
- Below average rt (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.