ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil 16GB 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
PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil 16GB GDDR6
The PowerColor Red Devil RX 6900 XT Ultimate is widely praised for its exceptional performance, often matching or exceeding the RTX 3090 in 4K gaming. Users highlight its quiet operation, excellent thermals, and high-quality build, though a small number report issues with one card being defective or underperforming. Overall, it is seen as a top-tier air-cooled GPU for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Exceptional 4K gaming performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Excellent thermal management
- High-quality build and construction
- Attractive RGB lighting design
Cons
- Potential for defective units
- Large physical size
- High power consumption
- Limited availability of software updates
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 2 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 7 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | 80 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 46.08000183105469 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 23.040000915527344 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150★ | 300 |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | 900 |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 3 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 4.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 320 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 2.00 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | AMD FidelityFX |
| 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 efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil 16GB GDDR6
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong rt (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong compute (77th percentile)
Pricing
PowerColor Radeon RX 6900 XT Red Devil 16GB GDDR6 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.
