ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio 8GB GDDR6X
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
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 RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio 8GB GDDR6X
The MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio 8G is a high-performance graphics card that delivers excellent gaming and rendering capabilities. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and effective cooling, though some note the price is still above MSRP. Installation is straightforward, but a 750W power supply is recommended, and the card is quite large and heavy, requiring a support bracket.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Effective cooling
- Easy installation
- Attractive RGB lighting
Cons
- Price above MSRP
- Requires 750W power supply
- Large and heavy card
- Needs support bracket
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ampere |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | 8 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 46 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 16.600000381469727 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 16.600000381469727 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 310★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 550★ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 323 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.200000047683716★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 0.80 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | — |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7 Black
- 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 (17th percentile)17th %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio 8GB GDDR6X
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong thermal (73rd percentile)
- Below average efficiency (29th percentile)
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Gaming X Trio 8GB GDDR6X offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.
