ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 TRINITY OC LHR 10GB GDDR6X
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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 TRINITY OC LHR 10GB GDDR6X
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 is generally well-regarded for its powerful 4K gaming performance, solid build quality, and quiet fans under load. However, significant concerns are raised about technical support quality, with one user detailing a poor service experience, and multiple users report that the card can be quite loud during intensive use. Cooling is effective for most, though some users experienced higher backplate temperatures and occasional instability requiring manual tuning.
Pros
- Powerful 4K gaming performance
- Solid build quality
- Quiet fans under load
- Effective cooling system
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Loud fans under heavy load
- Poor technical support experience
- Higher than expected backplate temperatures
- Noisy fan at high speeds
- Some units have stability issues
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 TRINITY OC LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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★ | 318 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.40 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
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 TRINITY OC LHR 10GB GDDR6X
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong compute (77th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3080 TRINITY OC LHR 10GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.
