ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PNY RTX 2000 Ada RTX Ada Generation 16GB GDDR6 workstation
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
PNY RTX 2000 Ada RTX Ada Generation 16GB GDDR6 workstation
The Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada is appreciated for its power efficiency, compact size, and 16GB VRAM, making it ideal for professional workloads and even gaming in some setups. However, several reviewers noted bracket fitting issues, a discrepancy between the product photo and actual card, and a few complained about shipping and packaging concerns.
Pros
- Energy efficient 70W power consumption
- Compact size fits small form factor builds
- 16GB VRAM suitable for professional workloads
- Works well for SolidWorks and AI prototypes
- Supports Windows and Linux drivers
Cons
- Product photo shows different card variant
- Included low-profile bracket does not fit card
- Full-height bracket bends plastic housing
- Box arrived opened raising authenticity concerns
- DHL shipping caused delivery issues
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | PNY RTX 2000 Ada RTX Ada Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | RTX 2000 Ada |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Class | consumer | workstation |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 22 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 12 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150 | 70★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 650★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | No |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Blower |
| Fans | 3★ | 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 x8 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 4K (2160p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 168★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 0.70 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 3 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 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
PNY RTX 2000 Ada RTX Ada Generation 16GB GDDR6 workstation
- Strong efficiency (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong ai (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average thermal (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
PNY RTX 2000 Ada RTX Ada Generation 16GB GDDR6 workstation offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.
