ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme 24GB GDDR6X
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme 24GB GDDR6X
The Zotac RTX 4090 is a powerhouse for gaming, rendering, and machine learning, delivering top-tier performance with high frame rates and cool temperatures. However, it's plagued by significant issues like a buggy LED software, fan rattling, and compatibility problems with some motherboards, especially for the high price. Most users praise its speed and quiet operation, but a few report frustrating stuttering and cold boot BIOS issues. Overall, it's a beast if you can afford it and have the right setup.
Pros
- Top-notch 4K gaming performance
- Excellent for rendering and machine learning
- Runs cool under heavy load (60-70°C)
- Minimal coil whine
- Quiet fans in most conditions
Cons
- Extremely high price ($1,700+)
- Bulky size, may not fit standard cases
- Buggy LED software with flashing issues
- Fan rattling noise on some units
- Occasional frame rate stutters
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
| ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4090 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 76 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 32.97999954223633 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 32.97999954223633 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 450 | 360★ |
| Recommended PSU | 1,000 | 850★ |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 12VHPWR | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (7680x4320) at 60Hz | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 355 | 304★ |
| Slot Width | 3.5 | 2.5★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 1.41 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme 24GB GDDR6X
- Strong rt (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong raster (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong vram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme 24GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
