ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus LHR 3X OC Plus 10GB GDDR6X
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
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 3080 Ventus LHR 3X OC Plus 10GB GDDR6X
The MSI RTX 3080 Ventus 3X delivers outstanding gaming performance with high frame rates at 1440p and 4K, and is praised for its ray tracing capabilities and quiet operation under load. However, some users reported dead-on-arrival units, failures after a few months, and high temperatures, particularly in warm environments. While many consider it a great value now that prices have dropped, a few warn that refurbished cards can be risky and that the card runs hot and large.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p and 4K gaming performance
- Ray tracing with good frame rates
- Quiet fans even under load
- Great value after price drops
- Effective DLSS support
Cons
- Runs very hot in warm environments
- Large size may require good case airflow
- Risk of dead-on-arrival unit
- Possible failure after a few months
- Refurbished units may show sloppy workmanship
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus LHR 3X OC Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 10 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 48 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 30.639999389648438 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 30.639999389648438 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 320★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 305 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 4 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 1.37 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
- 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 (17th percentile)17th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus LHR 3X OC Plus 10GB GDDR6X
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong compute (77th percentile)
- Strong rt (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ventus LHR 3X OC Plus 10GB GDDR6X offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
