ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X
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 GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X
The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 receives strong praise for its performance and RGB lighting customization. Users highlight excellent cooling, robust power delivery with dual 8-pin connectors, and significant overclocking potential. However, concerns about size compatibility, the need for specific power supply requirements, and the lack of an included SLI bridge are noted.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Customizable RGB lighting
- Strong overclocking potential
- Unique custom PCB design
- Dual 8-pin power connectors
Cons
- Larger size limits case compatibility
- Requires two 8-pin power connectors
- No included SLI bridge
- Potential bottleneck with older CPUs
- Higher power supply requirements
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Pascal |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 16 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 8.873000144958496 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 180★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 500★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 3.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 267★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average compute (27th percentile)
- Below average vram (28th percentile)
- Below average feature (30th percentile)
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
Pricing
EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5X offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
