ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift 8GB GDDR6
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
XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift 8GB GDDR6
This graphics card delivers excellent 1080p gaming performance at a very competitive price point, with users praising its value, quiet operation, and solid build quality. While it runs larger than typical dual-fan cards and VRAM usage can hit 7GB in some titles, it handles modern games smoothly and stays cool under load. Verified buyers consistently recommend it for budget-conscious builds.
Pros
- Excellent 1080p gaming performance
- Great value for the price
- Quiet operation
- Solid build quality
- Good thermal performance
Cons
- Larger than typical dual-fan cards
- VRAM usage hits 7GB in some games
- Requires 550W power supply minimum
- Check case dimensions for fit
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9060 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 4★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 51.279998779296875 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 25.639999389648438 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 182★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan★ | Fan |
| Fans | 3★ | 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | 3 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304 | 270★ |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.36 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift 8GB GDDR6
- Strong efficiency (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
- Below average thermal (34th percentile)
Pricing
XFX Radeon RX 9060 XT Swift 8GB GDDR6 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 40 specs.
