ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Sapphire Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic 16GB 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
Sapphire Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic 16GB GDDR6
The SAPPHIRE Toxic Radeon RX 6900 XT Limited Edition is a high-end graphics card praised for its compatibility with Intel processors and robust build. Users appreciate the included mounting hardware for the 360mm radiator but note the lack of RGB control via a physical switch, relying instead on TRIXX software. The card does not include video cables or adapters, which may be a consideration for multi-monitor setups. Overclocking performance and ultra-wide gaming suitability are positively anticipated but not detailed in the provided feedback.
Pros
- Intel processor compatibility
- robust build quality
- included 360mm radiator mounting hardware
- high-end performance expected
Cons
- no physical RGB switch
- no included video cables or adapters
- RGB control requires TRIXX software
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | Sapphire Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 7 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | 80 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 46.08000183105469 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 23.040000915527344 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360★ | 400 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 x 8-Pin + 1 x 6-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | AIO Liquid★ |
| Fans | 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 | 270★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | FidelityFX |
| 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
Sapphire Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic 16GB GDDR6
- Strong rt (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average efficiency (25th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Sapphire Radeon RX 6900 XT Toxic 16GB GDDR6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
