MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER VENTUS 3X 16GB GDDR6X Black
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER VENTUS 3X 16GB GDDR6X Black
The MSI RTX 4080 Super is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent performance, quiet operation, and cool running temperatures under load. Users consistently highlight its ability to handle 1440p and 4K gaming with high frame rates, calling it a great value compared to the 4090. However, a few verified reports mention severe crashing issues and one user was shipped a keyboard instead of the card. Most agree the card is very large, requiring a spacious case and a sag bracket.
Pros
- Excellent performance in 1440p and 4K
- Runs cool under load (~60°C)
- Quiet operation
- Great value vs RTX 4090
- Good for competitive high FPS gaming
Cons
- Extremely large physical size
- Severe crashing issues on some units
- Ineffective included support arm
- Wrong item shipped on one order
- Long warranty wait time
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
The Zotac Amp Extreme Infinity RTX 5080 is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent cooling performance, quiet operation, and striking appearance. Users consistently highlight it as one of the best-looking 5080 cards on the market, with effective cooling that keeps temperatures below 70°C even under heavy load. Many note the generous overclocking headroom, smooth performance at both 1440p and 4K, and the useful anti-sag bracket. A few minor concerns include the prominent LED cable placement near the front, but overall sentiment is exceptionally positive.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Striking design and RGB lighting
- Strong overclocking potential
- Smooth 1440p and 4K gaming
Cons
- LED cable placement noticeable at front
- Large size may require full tower case
- Some users mention coil whine possibility
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER VENTUS 3X | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 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 | ||
| 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★ |
| Power Connectors | — | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | — | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 2★ | 1 |
| Max Displays | — | 4★ |
| Max Resolution | 7680x4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 322★ | 369 |
| Slot Width | — | 3.5★ |
| Form Factor | — | ATX |
| Weight | 2.14 kg★ | 3.22 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 3 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | — | ✓★ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | — | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER VENTUS 3X 16GB GDDR6X Black
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong raster (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong rt (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 APOCALYPSE 16GB GDDR7 White
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.