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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G vs MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC at 4.6/10.

The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G leads on performance, video memory, efficiency and noise and build and warranty.

The MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC leads on size and fit.

They score the same on software support.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G scores 7/10 to the MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC's 2/10.

GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

6.9/10verdict: buy

This is a factory-overclocked RTX 5080 for buyers who want a quiet, well-cooled high-end card and have a case with room for it. It suits gaming and local AI work that fits within 16GB of video memory. It needs a roomy case, and it has one 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connector with an 850W power supply recommended by Gigabyte.

Typically about £1,510 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

4.6/10verdict: skip

This is a small, low-power card for compact builds, older desktops and light-duty machines where space and power are limited. It suits buyers who want an NVIDIA GPU with three video outputs and a 3-year warranty. It does not suit anyone who needs memory headroom or a silent system.

Typically about £219.98 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16GMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
Performance30%8/104/10
Video memory25%7/102/10
Software support15%6/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/106/10
Size and fit10%4/108/10
Build and warranty5%8/106/10
Overall6.9/104.6/10

Specifications

SpecGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16GMSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC
GPUGeForce RTX 5080, 10752 CUDA cores, core clock 2730 MHz (reference 2617 MHz)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 2304 CUDA cores, boost 1492 MHz
Video memory16GB GDDR7, 256-bit bus, 30 Gbps memory clock6GB GDDR6, 14 Gbps, 96-bit bus
Board powernot listed70 W board power, 300 W recommended PSU
Length and slotsL=340 mm, W=140 mm, H=70 mm; PCB form ATX189 x 109 x 42 mm, 381 g card weight
Display outputsDisplayPort 2.1b x3, HDMI 2.1b x11 DisplayPort 1.4a, 2 HDMI (HDMI 4K@120Hz), maximum 3 displays
Power connectorOne 16-pin (12V-2x6) power connectorNo external power connector reported (TechSpot); a third-party eBay.de listing conflicts, so unresolved

Strengths and weaknesses

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

  • + Quiet fans and low temperatures, per owners and TechPowerUp
  • + 4-year warranty with a reinforced metal backplate
  • + 16GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus
  • − Large at 340 mm long and 70 mm high
  • − 16GB is fixed, which caps larger AI models
  • − Gigabyte doesn't publish board power

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building in a compact or small-form-factor case.
  • Buyers running local AI models that need more than 16GB of video memory.
  • Buyers who want a published board power figure before choosing a power supply.
Read the full GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G review ›

MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC

  • + 70 W board power in a 189 mm, 381 g card
  • + Three video outputs, including HDMI 4K@120Hz
  • + 3-year warranty on new retail MSI cards
  • − 6GB of VRAM on a 96-bit bus limits it
  • − Reported about 20% slower than the 8GB card
  • − Fans never switch off, minimum 1400 rpm

Skip it if:

  • Buyers building a silent or near-silent PC
  • Anyone running local AI models that need more than 6GB of memory
  • Buyers who want strong performance rather than a compact, low-power card
Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 3050 VENTUS 2X E 6G OC review ›

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