ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
ASRock Arc B580 Challenger 12GB 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
ASRock Arc B580 Challenger 12GB GDDR6
The ASRock Challenger Arc B580 is generally well-received as a budget-friendly GPU with strong 1440p performance, excellent value, and a generous 12GB of VRAM. Users praise its price-to-performance ratio, quiet operation, and mature drivers, often comparing it favorably to Nvidia's RTX 4060. However, a notable minority report serious issues like DOA cards, bent connectors, and frustrating warranty support from ASRock, which tempers the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance
- Strong 1440p gaming performance
- Generous 12GB VRAM
- Quiet operation
- Mature and stable drivers
Cons
- DOA cards reported
- Bent/broken connectors
- Poor ASRock warranty support
- Some driver instability
- Not for 4K gaming
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | ASRock Arc B580 Challenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Arc B580 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | Intel |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Xe2-HPG (Battlemage) |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | — |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150★ | 650 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 650★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 x8 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 249★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.00 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | XeSS |
| 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 efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
ASRock Arc B580 Challenger 12GB GDDR6
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average efficiency (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average compute (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASRock Arc B580 Challenger 12GB GDDR6 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
