ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 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 3070 Ventus 8GB GDDR6
The MSI RTX 3070 delivers strong 1440p performance and runs cool and quiet under load, making it a solid upgrade from older cards. However, some users experienced missing power cables and compatibility issues with older monitors, including flickering on DisplayPort and sleep mode glitches. While the card itself performs well, these out-of-box problems and the need for workarounds have frustrated some buyers.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Runs cool (max 71°C under load)
- Very quiet fans even during intense gaming
- Solid upgrade from older GPUs
- Includes slot brace to prevent GPU sag
Cons
- Missing 2x8 pin power cables in box
- Compatibility issues with older monitors
- Flickering on DisplayPort with some monitors
- Sleep mode problems with adapter setup
- Only one HDMI port limits dual monitor options
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
| 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 | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 40 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 15.970000267028809 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 15.970000267028809 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 220★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | — |
| 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 | 7680x4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 305 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.00 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 feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 8GB GDDR6
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ventus 8GB GDDR6 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 39 specs.
