ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 12GB 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 12GB GDDR6X
The EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 ULTRA GAMING is a powerhouse for high-end gaming, delivering excellent performance at 1440p and 4K with stable frame rates. However, several users report thermal issues where fans fail to kick in properly, causing overheating in some games, which can be mitigated by manually setting fan curves. The card is considered a poor value at MSRP but a good deal when found on sale, and its build quality and warranty are praised.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p and 4K gaming performance
- Stable high frame rates in demanding titles
- Good build quality and EVGA warranty
- Quiet operation under normal loads
- Great deal when purchased on sale
Cons
- Fan failure or inadequate cooling in some units
- Overheating in certain games without manual fan adjustment
- Poor value at full MSRP
- Driver issues on Windows 10 requiring clean reinstall
- Large size may not fit smaller cases
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 58 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 18.709999084472656 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 18.709999084472656 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 350★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 x 8-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★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 285★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.200000047683716★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.60 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
- 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti XC3 12GB GDDR6X
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong rt (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
