ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
XFX Radeon RX 6650 XT SPEEDSTER SWFT210 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
XFX Radeon RX 6650 XT SPEEDSTER SWFT210 8GB GDDR6
The XFX Speedster 6650XT is generally well-received for price-to-performance, quiet operation, and efficient power draw. Many users praise its ability to handle 1440p and 4K gaming at great frame rates. However, there are notable complaints about units arriving with artifacts or failing shortly after the warranty period, plus a recurring red tint issue on boot. While most buyers are satisfied, the handful of severe hardware failures lowers the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- Quiet operation even under load
- Low power draw at idle
- Zero-RPM fan mode for silence
- Compact size fits older cases
Cons
- Arrived with artifacts/crashing
- Red tint issue on boot
- Failed soon after warranty expired
- No power cable included
- Limited documentation/height specs
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | XFX Radeon RX 6650 XT SPEEDSTER SWFT210 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 6650 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 7 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 21.59000015258789 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 10.789999961853027 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 176★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 500★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 8-pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 4K (2160p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 241★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ITX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.00 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | RIS (Radeon Image Sharpening) |
| 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
XFX Radeon RX 6650 XT SPEEDSTER SWFT210 8GB GDDR6
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average compute (34th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
XFX Radeon RX 6650 XT SPEEDSTER SWFT210 8GB GDDR6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.
