ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 3090 XLR8 24GB GDDR6X
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
PNY GeForce RTX 3090 XLR8 24GB GDDR6X
The PNY GeForce RTX 3090 XLR8 delivers immense raw power, easily handling 4K gaming, ray tracing, and demanding AI workloads like GPT-2 training or deep learning with 24GB of VRAM. Many users praise its performance and quiet operation, though they flag its gigantic size, the need for a support bracket, mediocre RGB software, and disappointing build components like pre-applied thermal paste that wore out quickly. A few owners experienced failures after several months, with one reporting an LHR lock after five months and another noting a missing warranty sticker. Overall, it's a top-tier card for those who can afford it and have the space, but reliability concerns and lackluster value keep it from universal praise.
Pros
- Extremely powerful performance for gaming and AI
- Silent operation under load
- 24GB VRAM for deep learning workloads
- Good ray tracing and DLSS support
- Smaller size than other 3090 brands for mid cases
Cons
- Very large size requiring support bracket
- Mediocre RGB software with limited options
- Pre-applied thermal paste wore out quickly
- LHR lock appeared after 5 months for one user
- Some units failed within months
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | PNY GeForce RTX 3090 XLR8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3090 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 82 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 35.58000183105469 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 35.58000183105469 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 150★ | 350 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 2 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 @ 60 Hz |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 294★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.700000047683716 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| 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
PNY GeForce RTX 3090 XLR8 24GB GDDR6X
- Strong vram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong compute (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong rt (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
