ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6 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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6 Black
The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12G is widely praised as a budget-friendly graphics card that delivers solid 60fps performance in modern games at high settings, with excellent cooling and quiet operation. Verified buyers highlight its ease of installation, compatibility with older systems, and strong value for both gaming and AI workloads. A few note that it is not the best for top-tier frame rates in 2025, but overall it meets expectations for budget gaming and esports.
Pros
- Excellent budget gaming performance
- Quiet and cool operation
- Easy plug-and-play installation
- Great value for AI workloads
- Compatible with older systems
Cons
- Not for top-tier 2025 frame rates
- Price-to-performance could be better
- Requires 8-pin power connector
- May not fit compact cases
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 30 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 12.739999771118164 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 12.739999771118164 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 195★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 198★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 0.81 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 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 (17th percentile)17th %ile
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Below average compute (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
