MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 16GB GDDR7
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 16GB GDDR7
Users upgrading from older GPUs like the RTX 2070, 3060 Ti, or 3070 report significant performance gains, especially at 1080p and 1440p. The card is praised for being quiet, cool, and compact, making it a great fit for small form factor builds and eGPU setups. However, some reviewers advise against upgrading from 30 or 40 series cards, noting the performance boost is minimal. Overall, it's seen as a solid value, particularly for those on older platforms.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Runs cool
- Compact size
- Great 1080p/1440p performance
- Good value for older builds
Cons
- Minimal upgrade from 30/40 series
- Not ideal for 4K ultra
- Pricey at non-MSRP
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
| MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| 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 | 30 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 19.18000030517578 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 19.18000030517578 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 180 | 150★ |
| Recommended PSU | 600★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Dual Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 227★ | 304 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.99 kg★ | 1.41 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 16GB GDDR7
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong vram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile)
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
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 16GB GDDR7 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
