MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio 16GB GDDR6X White
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio 16GB GDDR6X White
The RTX 4080 is praised for its exceptional performance, handling 4K and 1440p gaming at ultra settings with ease, and staying cool and quiet even under heavy loads. Users highlight its speed, DLSS 3.5 support, and quiet operation, but note the high price and large size as drawbacks. Some also mention the lack of bundled games and the need for a spacious case.
Pros
- Exceptional 4K and 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Effective cooling
- DLSS 3.5 support
- High clock speed (2610 MHz)
Cons
- High price
- Large physical size
- No bundled games
- High power draw at full load
- Requires spacious case
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
The Zotac Amp Extreme Infinity RTX 5080 is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent cooling performance, quiet operation, and striking appearance. Users consistently highlight it as one of the best-looking 5080 cards on the market, with effective cooling that keeps temperatures below 70°C even under heavy load. Many note the generous overclocking headroom, smooth performance at both 1440p and 4K, and the useful anti-sag bracket. A few minor concerns include the prominent LED cable placement near the front, but overall sentiment is exceptionally positive.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Striking design and RGB lighting
- Strong overclocking potential
- Smooth 1440p and 4K gaming
Cons
- LED cable placement noticeable at front
- Large size may require full tower case
- Some users mention coil whine possibility
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 58 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 24.719999313354492 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 24.719999313354492 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 320★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 337★ | 369 |
| Slot Width | 3★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.04 kg★ | 3.22 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio 16GB GDDR6X White
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong raster (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio 16GB GDDR6X White
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
