ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7
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 5070 12GB GDDR7
This RTX 5070 graphics card delivers outstanding performance, running demanding titles like RDR2 and Sons of the Forest at ultra settings without issue. Users appreciate the reasonable price, especially when bought on promotion, and praise the DLSS 4 feature for enhancing value. One buyer received a non-RGB card but got an RGB overclocked version instead, but resolved this by adjusting settings via software and retaining the card. Overall, it is a well-regarded GPU for 4K gaming with very fast shipping.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Reasonable price on promotion
- DLSS 4 enhances value
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Wrong variant received (RGB vs non-RGB)
- Overclocked version not wanted
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | PNY GeForce RTX 5070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 84★ | 48 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 30.8700008392334 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | 30.8700008392334 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 225★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850 | 750★ |
| 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 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 4K (2160p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 329 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.00 kg★ |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | — |
| DirectX | 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
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong raster (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong rt (76th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
