ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming 8GB GDDR6
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 RTX 5050 Gaming 8GB GDDR6
The MSI RTX 5050 is praised as a great budget card for 1080p gaming, with users noting significant performance upgrades from older GPUs like the GTX 950 and RX 580. It's appreciated for its small size, quiet operation, and efficiency, though some mention it's not for 4K gaming. Overall, it's seen as a solid value for entry-level builds.
Pros
- Great for 1080p gaming
- Small size for compact builds
- Quiet operation
- Good value for money
- Significant upgrade from older GPUs
Cons
- Not suitable for 4K gaming
- Price increased after launch
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 20 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 13.170000076293945 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 13.170000076293945 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 130★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| 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 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 202★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 RTX 5050 Gaming 8GB GDDR6
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
- Below average compute (33rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Gaming 8GB GDDR6 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.
