ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim 12GB GDDR6X
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim 12GB GDDR6X
The MSI RTX 4070 SUPER 12G GAMING X SLIM is well-regarded for its strong 1440p gaming performance and good value for money. Users highlight effective ray tracing and DLSS support, though some note VRAM limitations for 4K gaming. Compatibility with older motherboards is generally fine, but PCIe Gen 4 support is recommended for full performance.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p performance
- Good price to performance ratio
- Effective ray tracing
- DLSS support
- Metal backplate
Cons
- VRAM limitations for 4K gaming
- PCIe Gen 4 needed for full performance
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 36 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 29.149999618530273 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 29.149999618530273 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 245★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| 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 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 307 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.9000000953674316 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 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 (16th percentile)16th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim 12GB GDDR6X
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong efficiency (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong raster (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong rt (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER Gaming X Slim 12GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
