ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 12GB GDDR6 White
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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 12GB GDDR6 White
The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060 is widely praised for its excellent 1080p gaming performance, quiet operation, and attractive white design. Users report smooth frame rates in popular titles like Fortnite and R6 Siege, though some note it struggles at 1440p and can be physically large, barely fitting in some cases. A few reviewers mention initial driver update issues and a high price relative to performance, but overall it is considered a solid, affordable card for 1080p gaming.
Pros
- Excellent 1080p gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Attractive white design
- Good value for money
- Smooth frame rates in popular titles
Cons
- Struggles at 1440p resolution
- Physically very wide
- Initial driver update issues
- Slightly overpriced
- No RGB lighting
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 30 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 12.739999771118164 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 12.739999771118164 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 170★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 450★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 231★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 1.00 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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 12GB GDDR6 White
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Below average compute (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Gaming 12GB GDDR6 White
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
