ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X LHR OC 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 LHR OC 8GB GDDR6
The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti receives mostly positive feedback for its solid 1440p gaming performance and good value as a budget-friendly GPU upgrade. Users report smooth gameplay in demanding titles like Cyberpunk and Elden Ring, with easy installation and reliable operation over months of use. However, a few negative experiences include a DOA unit and missing accessories, while some note the fans can get loud under load.
Pros
- Solid 1440p gaming performance
- Good value for budget builds
- Easy installation process
- Reliable operation over months
- Quiet operation in most conditions
Cons
- Fans can get loud under load
- Some units arrived DOA
- Missing accessories in some shipments
- Not as feature-rich as higher-tier models
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X LHR OC | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 360 | 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 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | — |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | — |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.76 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| 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 3060 Ti Ventus 3X LHR OC 8GB GDDR6
- Strong thermal (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Strong affordability (65th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average compute (31st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 3X LHR OC 8GB GDDR6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 21 of 39 specs.
