ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt 16GB GDDR7
XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT Quicksilver 16GB 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 9070 XT Quicksilver 16GB GDDR6
The XFX Mercury Radeon RX 9070 XT White Edition receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning white aesthetics, excellent 1440p and 4K gaming performance, and quiet, cool operation. Most verified buyers praise its build quality and the ease of switching from Nvidia after removing old drivers. However, one unverified review reports a completely faulty card that fails to POST and shows only colored lines on display, requiring an exchange, which significantly lowers the overall score. While the high price and large size are noted as downsides, the majority feel the performance and style justify the cost.
Pros
- Stunning white aesthetics
- Excellent 1440p and 4K performance
- Quiet and cool operation
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price
- Large size requires spacious case
- Risk of receiving faulty unit
- Not at MSRP
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ProArt | XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT Quicksilver | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5★ | — |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7★ | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | 84★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.279998779296875★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 360 | 304★ |
| Recommended PSU | 850★ | — |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-Pin PCI Connector | — |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4★ | — |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680x4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 304★ | 360 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 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
XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT Quicksilver 16GB GDDR6
- Strong compute (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ai (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong raster (76th percentile)
- Strong vram (74th percentile)
Pricing
XFX Radeon RX 9070 XT Quicksilver 16GB GDDR6 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.
