ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER EXPERT 16GB GDDR6X
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 4070 Ti SUPER EXPERT 16GB GDDR6X
The MSI RTX 4070 Ti Super is widely praised for its excellent 1440p and capable 4K gaming performance, with many users noting it runs cool and quiet. While a few experienced coil whine or initial setup issues, the overwhelming majority find it a powerful, efficient upgrade, especially from older cards like the 1080 Ti or 2080 Ti. The slim, two-slot design and attractive aesthetics are also frequently highlighted as major positives.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Runs cool and quiet
- Slim two-slot design
- Great value for the price
- Power efficient
Cons
- Coil whine in some units
- Initial setup issues for some
- Larger than expected for some
- One DOA unit reported
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER EXPERT | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 66 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 44.099998474121094 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 44.099998474121094 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 285★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 700★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 1 |
| 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★ | 312 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 2.63 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 3 |
| 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 feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER EXPERT 16GB GDDR6X
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong raster (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average thermal (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER EXPERT 16GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
