MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 8GB GDDR7 Black
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16GB GDDR7 Gray
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 8GB GDDR7 Black
The RTX 5060 Ti is generally well-received, especially as an upgrade from older 20-series or 30-series cards. Users praise its performance, quiet operation, and cool temperatures, noting significant FPS improvements in 1080p and 1440p gaming. Some caution that it's not a worthwhile upgrade for those with 40-series cards, and a few mention the 8GB VRAM as a limitation for 4K. Overall, it's seen as a solid value, particularly for budget builds and eGPU setups.
Pros
- Great performance uplift from older GPUs
- Quiet operation
- Cool temperatures
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
Cons
- Not worth upgrading from 40-series
- 8GB VRAM limits 4K gaming
- Driver issues at launch (now fixed)
- Performance boost from 4060 Ti is minimal
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16GB GDDR7 Gray
The Zotac RTX 5080 Amp Extreme Infinity is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent cooling, quiet operation, and strong 4K gaming performance. Many users highlight its great value compared to other premium brands, though some note the high price and a few report issues with packaging or RGB software. Overall, it is considered a top-tier card for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation
- Strong 4K gaming performance
- Great value for price
- Good overclocking headroom
Cons
- High price compared to MSRP
- Some units appear to be opened/used
- RGB software is poor
- Not compatible with other RGB software
- Large size may not fit all cases
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 30 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 19.18000030517578 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 19.18000030517578 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 180★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 600★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Dual Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (4320p) | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 226★ | 333 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 0.55 kg★ | 2.09 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 8GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (66th percentile)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16GB GDDR7 Gray
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong raster (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 8GB GDDR7 Black
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16GB GDDR7 Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
