Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR7 Black
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR7 Black
The GIGABYTE WindForce RTX 5070 is widely praised as a strong value card, especially when purchased near MSRP. Users highlight excellent 1440p gaming performance, quiet operation, and efficient cooling, with many noting it's a solid upgrade from previous generation cards. However, a few concerns exist, including thermal compound leakage and encoding issues under load, which slightly temper the overall positive reception.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Efficient cooling
- Great value near MSRP
- Solid upgrade from previous gen
Cons
- Thermal compound leakage
- Encoding issues under load
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
| Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 48 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 250★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 750★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (4320p) | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 282★ | 304 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.83 kg★ | 1.41 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR7 Black
No current pricing available
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.
