ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
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
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super is widely praised for its outstanding performance, even years after release, often outperforming newer 30-series cards. Users highlight its ability to handle max settings on high-resolution multi-monitor setups without overheating, and many appreciate the clean Founder Edition design. However, a minority feel it is overpriced for its value, and one user notes the green logo is the only color option.
Pros
- Outstanding performance even years later
- Handles max settings on high-res multi-monitor
- Clean Founder Edition design
- Easy installation
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- Overpriced for some users
- Green logo only color option
- Large size requires ample case space
- Requires 650W power supply minimum
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Turing |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 12 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 48 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 22.299999237060547 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 11.149999618530273 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 250★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 600★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | — |
| Fans | 3★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | — |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| HDMI | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 267★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | — |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.64 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | — |
| 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average thermal (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average compute (24th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (34th percentile)
Pricing
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 23 of 39 specs.
