GeForce RTX 5080 1440p Gaming Review: Palit GameRock
Testing the GeForce RTX 5080 Palit GamingPro at 1440p across 19 games. Compare performance against the Founders Edition, factory overclock, and value.
Technetbook Rating Rating Score 7/10 Stars ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ RTX 5080: Pros and Cons Pros Excellent 1440p Performance: Handles all tested games at high settings and high refresh rates. Good Cooling and Low Noise (Palit GameRock): The custom cooler on the Palit GameRock model provides effective cooling and quiet operation, with lower coil whine than the Founders Edition. DLSS 4 Support: Frame generation (when available) can provide a smoother and higher framerate experience, particularly in demanding games. High Frame Rates in Many Titles: Can easily reach high refresh rates (144Hz+) in many popular games at 1440p. Good Quality Image: DLSS, even at Quality settings, provides a good looking image. Ray Tracing Performance: Can handle ray tracing in many titles, especially when paired with DLSS. Factory Overclocked: The Palit GameRock model boasts a slight overclock over the Founders Edition. Cons High Price: The RTX 5080 is expensive, particularly the Palit GameRock version, and is likely not worth the premium ove…