MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio 16GB GDDR6X White
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio 16GB GDDR6X White
The RTX 4080 is praised for its exceptional performance, handling 4K and 1440p gaming at ultra settings with ease, and staying cool and quiet even under heavy loads. Users highlight its speed, DLSS 3.5 support, and quiet operation, but note the high price and large size as drawbacks. Some also mention the lack of bundled games and the need for a spacious case.
Pros
- Exceptional 4K and 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Effective cooling
- DLSS 3.5 support
- High clock speed (2610 MHz)
Cons
- High price
- Large physical size
- No bundled games
- High power draw at full load
- Requires spacious case
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
The PNY RTX 5080 ARGB OC is widely praised for its excellent cooling and quiet operation, with many users noting temperatures well under 70°C even under heavy gaming loads. Performance is a significant upgrade from previous generations, and the card is considered a good value compared to other AIB models. However, some users report minor issues such as fan bearing noise at low speeds, clunky ARGB software, and a potential power connector problem that can cause black screens if not properly supported. Overall, the sentiment is positive, with most reviewers recommending the card.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Great value for money
- Significant performance upgrade
- No coil whine
Cons
- Fan bearing noise at low speeds
- Clunky ARGB software
- Power connector can cause black screens
- Price above MSRP
- Less premium build quality
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio | PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4080 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 58 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 24.719999313354492 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 24.719999313354492 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 320★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 337 | 330★ |
| Slot Width | 3 | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.04 kg | 0.85 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio 16GB GDDR6X White
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong raster (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong raster (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.
