ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black

ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black

ASUS
97 Overall Score
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PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC 16GB GDDR7 Black

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC 16GB GDDR7 Black

PNY
93 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black

78 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

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
👍 4k gaming performance 5
👍 Overclocking potential 2
👍 Thermal performance 2
🤔 Price value 4
👍 Build quality 2
👎 Reliability defects 1

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC 16GB GDDR7 Black

82 out of 100 high confidence 39 reviews

The PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC is widely praised for its strong performance, excellent overclocking potential, and quiet operation, especially when purchased at MSRP. Users highlight its cool temperatures under load and solid build quality, though some note the card is physically large and lacks RGB. A few reviewers experienced minor issues like a faulty DisplayPort or initial setup quirks, but overall sentiment is very positive.

Pros
  • Excellent overclocking potential
  • Quiet operation under load
  • Cool temperatures during gaming
  • Great value at MSRP
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • Physically large card
  • No RGB lighting
  • Faulty DisplayPort on some units
  • Initial setup quirks with frame generation
  • Not the quietest under heavy load
👍 Overclocking potential 8
👍 Cooling performance 12
👍 Noise level 10
👍 Value for money 14
👍 Build quality 7
👎 Physical size 5

Scores

Gaming 1440p
ASUS
99
PNY
94
Gaming 1080p
ASUS
99
PNY
93
Gaming 4k
ASUS
99
PNY
93
Ray Tracing
ASUS
99
PNY
92
Content Creation
ASUS
96
PNY
86
Budget
ASUS
84
PNY
80
Workstation
ASUS
82
PNY
77
Ai Llm
ASUS
80
PNY
77

Specifications

ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArtPNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC
Chipset
GPU ChipsetGeForce RTX 5080GeForce RTX 5080
BrandNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwellBlackwell
Classconsumerconsumer
Process55
Memory
VRAM16 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR7
Memory Bus
256
256
Bandwidth
960
960
Compute
CUDA Cores
10,752
10,752
Tensor Cores
336
336
RT Cores8484
Base Clock
2,700
2,295
Boost Clock
2,730
2,730
FP16 TFLOPS56.27999877929687556.279998779296875
FP32 TFLOPS56.27999877929687556.279998779296875
Performance
PassMark G3D
35,666
35,666
GPU Compute
19,602
19,602
Power & Cooling
TDP360360
Recommended PSU850850
Power Connectors1x 16-Pin PCI Connector1 x 16-Pin
CoolerTriple FanTriple Fan
Fans33
Connectivity
InterfacePCI Express 5.0 x16PCI Express 5.0 x16
DisplayPort23★
HDMI11
USB-C1★—
Max Displays44
Max Resolution7680 x 43207680 x 4320
Physical
Length304300★
Slot Width2.5★3
Form FactorFull HeightATX
Weight2.09 kg0.85 kg★
Features
Ray Tracing✓✓
UpscalingDLSS 4DLSS 4
AV1 Encode✓★—
VR Ready✓✓
DirectX1212 Ultimate
RGB✓★✗

Pros & Cons

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

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC 16GB GDDR7 Black

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong raster (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong compute (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile

Pricing

ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black is MX$10,306 cheaper (1.2x less).

ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black

PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC 16GB GDDR7 Black

Verdict

★ Winner: ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt

Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 39 specs.

ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt Better at:

Ai LlmBudgetGaming 4kRay TracingWorkstationGaming 1080pGaming 1440pContent Creation

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