Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE 12GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE 12GB GDDR7
The GIGABYTE WindForce RTX 5070 is widely praised as a strong value card, especially when purchased near MSRP. Users highlight excellent 1440p gaming performance, quiet operation, and efficient cooling, with many noting it's a solid upgrade from previous generation cards. However, a few concerns exist, including thermal compound leakage and encoding issues under load, which slightly temper the overall positive reception.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Efficient cooling
- Great value near MSRP
- Solid upgrade from previous gen
Cons
- Thermal compound leakage
- Encoding issues under load
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7
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
| Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE | PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5070 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 48 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 30.8700008392334 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 250★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 750★ | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (4320p) | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 282★ | 330 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.60 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE 12GB GDDR7
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong compute (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong raster (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE 12GB GDDR7 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
