ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB 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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6
The GIGABYTE RTX 3070 Gaming OC is widely praised for its strong performance, excellent cooling, and solid build quality, making it a great upgrade from older GPUs like the GTX 1080 or 980 Ti. Users appreciate its quiet operation and ability to handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with ease. However, the RGB software is a common complaint, with some users experiencing conflicts with SteamVR or finding it clunky. Overall, the hardware is highly recommended, but the software leaves room for improvement.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Great cooling
- Solid build quality
- Quiet operation
- Good value for money
Cons
- RGB software issues
- Software conflicts with SteamVR
- Power connector issues
- PSU fan noise in H1 case
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 40 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 15.970000267028809 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 15.970000267028809 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 220★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 650★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 6-Pin + 1 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 286★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.20 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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
