ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X 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 3060 Ti Ventus 3X 8GB GDDR6
The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X is generally well-liked for midrange 1080p and 1440p gaming. Users praise its cooling with three fans, quiet operation, and ability to handle modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077 with ray-tracing. A few noted the plastic backplate and large size requiring support, while one received a defective used unit. Overall, it offers great value for the price.
Pros
- Great value for midrange gaming
- Excellent cooling with three fans
- Quiet operation under load
- Handles 1080p and 1440p well
- Supports ray tracing and VR
Cons
- Plastic backplate feels cheap
- Large size requires case support
- Potential for defective used units
- No included MSI logo sticker
- Requires checking case clearances
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 38 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 16.200000762939453 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 16.200000762939453 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150★ | 200 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | — |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 314 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.76 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | — |
| RGB | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X 8GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X 8GB GDDR6 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 39 specs.
