ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 Phoenix 8GB GDDR6
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 Phoenix 8GB GDDR6
The ASUS Dual RTX 3050 is widely praised as an excellent budget-friendly 1080p gaming card, offering smooth 60+ fps performance, quiet operation, and good thermal management. Many users call it a great upgrade from older GPUs like the GTX 1050 Ti or GTX 1060, though some note it can run hot. A few negative reports mention LED failures or potential DOA units, but the overall sentiment is strongly positive with solid value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent 1080p gaming performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Stays cool with good thermal management
- Good value for the price
- Easy installation and setup
Cons
- Some units arrived with LED failure
- Can run hot under heavy load
- Slightly overpriced compared to MSRP
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
The ZOTAC 5070 is widely praised for its excellent 1440p gaming performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users highlight its value, especially when found near $539, with cool temperatures under load (50-69°C) and minimal coil whine. A few minor issues include confusing FireStorm fan control software and a potential fitment problem with fan brackets. Overall, it's recommended for gamers and creators seeking reliable performance.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good value at competitive price
- Solid build quality
- Cool temperatures under load
Cons
- Confusing FireStorm fan control software
- Potential fan bracket fitment issue
- Slightly loud at higher fan speeds
- Does not work with SignalRGB
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 Phoenix | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 3050 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 8 | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 16 | 48★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 4.813000202178955 | 30.8700008392334★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 4.813000202178955 | 30.8700008392334★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 130★ | 250 |
| Recommended PSU | 300★ | 650 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Single Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 1 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (4320p) | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 177★ | 305 |
| Slot Width | 2 | 2 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 2 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 3050 Phoenix 8GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average thermal (27th percentile)
- Below average ai (28th percentile)
- Below average raster (30th percentile)
- Below average vram (30th percentile)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.