ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING 8GB GDDR5
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
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING 8GB GDDR5
The MSI GeForce GTX 1070 Gaming 8G is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent out-of-the-box performance, quiet operation, and strong overclocking potential. Users consistently report high boost clocks, low temperatures even under load, and the ability to handle 1440p gaming with ease. A few minor concerns exist regarding the card's size and the lack of included adapters, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Excellent out-of-the-box performance
- Very quiet operation even under load
- Strong overclocking potential
- Low temperatures under load
- Great for 1440p gaming
Cons
- Large size may not fit all cases
- No included adapters or splitters
- Red fan LEDs cannot be changed
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Pascal |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 16 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 6.4629998207092285 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 150★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 500★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 1 x 6-Pin + 1 x 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Dual Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 279★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.52 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING 8GB GDDR5
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (65th percentile)
- Below average compute (22nd percentile)
- Below average vram (26th percentile)
- Below average rt (28th percentile)
- Below average ai (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI GeForce GTX 1070 GAMING 8GB GDDR5 offers 6.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
