ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 12GB GDDR7
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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 12GB GDDR7
The RTX 5070 generally receives positive feedback for its 1440p gaming performance and quiet operation, with many users noting a massive upgrade from older cards like the 1660 or 1070 Ti. However, VRAM is a recurring concern—12GB is viewed as insufficient for future 4K gaming, though it handles current titles well with DLSS. A few users report issues like coil whine, higher temperatures, and crashing, which slightly dampen enthusiasm.
Pros
- Quiet fans
- Strong 1440p performance
- Great value for money
- DLSS 4 multi-frame generation
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Only 12GB VRAM
- Coil whine on some units
- Runs hot
- Occasional crashing
- Driver issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 48 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 30.8700008392334 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 30.8700008392334 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150★ | 250 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 650★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 302★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| 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 efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 12GB GDDR7
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ventus 12GB GDDR7 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
