Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 32GB GDDR7
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral 16GB GDDR7
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 32GB GDDR7
The Gigabyte RTX 5090 series is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional performance, quiet operation, and effective cooling. Users highlight its ability to handle 4K and VR gaming with ease, with many noting a significant upgrade from the RTX 4090. However, a few negative reviews mention missing ROPs and a poor customer service experience with Newegg, though these are isolated incidents. Overall, the card is considered a top-tier choice for enthusiasts, with minor concerns about coil whine and size being largely overshadowed by its capabilities.
Pros
- Exceptional 4K and VR performance
- Quiet operation even under load
- Effective cooling with low temperatures
- Minimal coil whine
- Easy undervolting and overclocking
Cons
- Very high price point
- Large physical size may not fit all cases
- Some units missing ROPs
- RGB can be dim on some models
- Potential thermal putty issues reported
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral 16GB GDDR7
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC 16GB GDDR7 DOOM Edition is a high-end limited edition GPU praised for its exceptional performance in both gaming and professional tasks like video editing and 3D rendering. Users highlight its advanced ray tracing capabilities and high frame rates, though they note it requires a robust power supply with specific connectors and careful case size consideration due to its large dimensions. The quad-fan design and included warranty add to its appeal, but the lack of detailed customer support information is a minor concern.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Advanced ray tracing capabilities
- High frame rates
- Quad-fan cooling design
- Suitable for professional tasks
Cons
- Requires robust power supply
- Large dimensions may not fit all cases
- Specific power connectors needed
- Lack of detailed customer support info
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | — | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | — | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | — | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | — | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 575 | 150★ |
| Recommended PSU | 1,000 | 850★ |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-Pin | 1 x 16-pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 | 4★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (4320p) | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 342 | 300★ |
| Slot Width | 3.5★ | 3.799999952316284 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 1.91 kg★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓★ | ✗ |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE 32GB GDDR7
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong raster (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong vram (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average efficiency (28th percentile)
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral 16GB GDDR7
- Strong thermal (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong efficiency (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral 16GB GDDR7 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WINDFORCE wins 11 specs while ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral wins 11.
