ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB GDDR6
What Buyers Say
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
EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB GDDR6
The EVGA GTX 1660 Super SC Ultra Gaming is generally well-received, with users praising its performance for 1080p gaming and its quiet operation. Some users noted the need for BIOS/UEFI adjustments on older systems, and the card does not include PSU adapters. Overall, it's considered a solid upgrade from older cards like the GTX 970.
Pros
- Good 1080p performance
- Quiet operation
- Solid upgrade from GTX 970
- Supports high refresh rates
Cons
- No PSU adapters included
- May require BIOS/UEFI tweaks on older systems
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Turing |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 12 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 10.050000190734863 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 5.0269999504089355 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 125★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 450★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 3.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | 3 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 202★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| 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
EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (65th percentile)
- Below average compute (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ai (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average vram (23rd percentile)
- Below average rt (26th percentile)
Pricing
EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB GDDR6 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 22 of 39 specs.
