ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AORUS Master 16GB GDDR7 Black
Pick the ASUS ProArt if you're building in a smaller case or care about power draw, since it sips 150W vs the AORUS's 360W while still delivering better gaming scores.
Grab the Gigabyte AORUS Master if you want a showpiece white card with serious overclocking headroom, triple DisplayPort outputs, and don't mind checking your case clearance twice before buying.
Key Differences
- TDP is 360W on the Gigabyte vs 150W on the ASUS, a massive 210W gap that means the ProArt runs cooler and needs a much smaller PSU.
- The AORUS is 360mm long and takes 3.5 slots, while the ProArt is 304mm and 2.5 slots, so the ASUS actually fits in normal mid-tower cases without a fight.
- Boost clocks favor the Gigabyte at 2805 MHz vs 2730 MHz, but the ProArt still wins gaming benchmarks at 1080p, 1440p, and budget scores, so raw clocks aren't telling the whole story here.
- Customer sentiment is way stronger for the AORUS (85/100 from 637 reviews) than the ProArt (78/100 from just 206 reviews), with AORUS owners specifically praising the quiet operation and lack of coil whine.
- The Gigabyte gives you 3 DisplayPort outputs vs 2 on the ASUS, which matters if you're running a triple monitor setup without daisy-chaining.
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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AORUS Master 16GB GDDR7 Black
The Gigabyte RTX 5080 AORUS Master ICE is widely praised for its stunning white aesthetics, exceptional 4K gaming performance, and quiet, cool operation. Users highlight the massive heatsink, strong overclocking headroom, and lack of coil whine as major strengths. However, some experienced driver instability early on, and a few noted the card's enormous size requires careful case compatibility checks. Overall, it's considered a top-tier 5080 model that delivers excellent value for high-end gaming and AI workloads.
Pros
- Stunning white aesthetics
- Exceptional 4K gaming performance
- Quiet and cool operation
- Massive heatsink for excellent cooling
- Strong overclocking headroom
Cons
- Driver instability issues early on
- Very large size requires case compatibility check
- High price point
- Some quality control concerns
- Limited performance uplift over 4080 Super
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AORUS Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84 | 84 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875 | 56.279998779296875 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875 | 56.279998779296875 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 360 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 3.25 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AORUS Master 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong raster (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt wins 4 specs while Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AORUS Master wins 3.
