ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 2X 12GB GDDR6X
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
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 2X 12GB GDDR6X
The MSI RTX 4070 Super is widely praised for its excellent performance, particularly in gaming at 1440p with high refresh rates, and for handling demanding tasks like video editing and GPU-accelerated simulations. Users highlight its quiet operation, efficient cooling, and low power draw compared to previous cards. While some note the price is high, especially after recent GPU price spikes, most consider it a worthwhile investment for the performance and reliability it offers.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet and efficient cooling
- Low power consumption
- Great for video editing and GPU compute
- Seamless Linux integration
Cons
- High price point
- Price spike concerns
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 2X | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 36 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 29.149999618530273 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 29.149999618530273 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150 | 115★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express Gen 4 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680x4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 242★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.68 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| 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
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 2X 12GB GDDR6X
- Strong efficiency (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong raster (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ventus 2X 12GB GDDR6X
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
