MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VANGUARD 32GB GDDR7 Gray
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VANGUARD 32GB GDDR7 Gray
The MSI Vanguard SOC RTX 5090 delivers jaw-dropping performance, often doubling frame rates at 4K compared to previous-generation cards. Reviewers praise its exceptional cooling, quiet operation, and the massive 32GB VRAM for both gaming and professional workloads. Most owners recommend it if you can get it at or near MSRP, noting it's a worthwhile upgrade from a 4080 Super or even a 4090 for max-settings 4K gaming. One user warned it is physically huge, so check your case clearance before buying.
Pros
- Massive performance uplift in 4K
- Excellent cooling and low temperatures
- Quiet operation even under load
- Ample 32GB VRAM for games and work
- Great for professional workloads too
Cons
- Extremely large physical size
- High price even at MSRP
- Unnecessary upgrade from RTX 4090 for most
- May require case modification for fitment
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
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VANGUARD | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 4★ | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | — | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | — | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | — | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 575 | 360★ |
| Recommended PSU | 1,000 | 850★ |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 357 | 304★ |
| Slot Width | 3.5 | 2.5★ |
| Form Factor | ATX | Full Height |
| Weight | 2.41 kg | 2.09 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VANGUARD 32GB GDDR7 Gray
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong raster (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compute (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average efficiency (25th percentile)
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
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VANGUARD 32GB GDDR7 Gray
No current pricing available
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
