XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Gaming 16GB GDDR6
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Gaming 16GB GDDR6
The GPU delivers strong performance in games, especially at 1440p, with many users reporting high frame rates and quiet operation. However, there are notable complaints about coil whine developing after months, graphical artifacts, and one unit being faulty out of the box, which tempers overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Runs cool
- Great 1440p performance
- High frame rates
- Handles demanding games
Cons
- Coil whine after months
- Graphical artifacts
- Faulty unit out of box
- No power to GPU
- Crashes and screen tearing
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
Scores
Specifications
| XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Gaming | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | RDNA 3 | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 80 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 91.95999908447266★ | 56.279998779296875 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 45.97999954223633 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 245★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 700★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | — | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 335 | 304★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 1.41 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, AMD Radeon Super Resolution | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Gaming 16GB GDDR6
- Strong compute (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong rt (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ai (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
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
Pricing
XFX Radeon RX 7900 GRE Gaming 16GB GDDR6 offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 40 specs.
