PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti MLG Edition OC 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
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
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti MLG Edition OC 16GB GDDR7
The MSI RTX 5070 Ti series receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional 4K and 1440p gaming performance, quiet operation, and attractive design, especially the limited edition colorways. Users highlight DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation as game-changers, with many noting a significant upgrade over previous-gen cards. While the price is considered high by some, most feel it offers good value for the performance. A few users mention the card's large size and fan noise at higher temperatures as minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent 4K gaming performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Attractive design and limited edition colors
- DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation
- Great 1440p performance
Cons
- Large 3.5-slot size
- Fan noise at higher temperatures
- High price point
- Some units may have coil whine
Scores
Specifications
| PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC | MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti MLG Edition OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 70 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 43.939998626708984 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 43.939998626708984 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 300★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (4320p) | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 330★ | 400 |
| Slot Width | 3 | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 0.85 kg★ | 2.10 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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 (18th percentile)18th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti MLG Edition OC 16GB GDDR7
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong rt (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong raster (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong compute (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti MLG Edition OC 16GB GDDR7 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
