ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC 32GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
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
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC 32GB GDDR7 Black
This RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC is a powerhouse for 4K gaming and creative work, offering blistering performance with high frame rates and smooth ray tracing. Users praise its quiet operation, effective cooling, and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, though many note its massive size and high power consumption as significant considerations. The budget-friendly model is seen as great value if found near MSRP, but its basic build and lack of dual BIOS are minor letdowns.
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | — |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| 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 | 360★ | 575 |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | 1,000 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 325 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 3.63 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
- 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 (16th percentile)16th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC 32GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong raster (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong compute (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong vram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ai (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average efficiency (25th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Ventus 3X OC 32GB GDDR7 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
