AMD
Radeon RX 9080 XT
RDNA 4+ · 24 GB · 380 W
93
/ 100
From $899
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · ROG Strix
93
/ 100
From $1,128
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Radeon RX 9080 XT lands at 93 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Radeon RX 9080 XT if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Radeon RX 9080 XT 93
vs 93 ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Score breakdown
Radeon RX 9080 XT
93 raster 93
rt 94
ai 94
efficiency 80
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 75
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Radeon RX 9080 XT | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 4+ | Blackwell |
| VRAM | ▲ 24 GB GDDR6 | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 380 W | 360 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Radeon RX 9080 XT
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: Radeon RX 9080 XT vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, Radeon RX 9080 XT or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Radeon RX 9080 XT worth the price? +
At $899, Radeon RX 9080 XT delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $1,128, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does Radeon RX 9080 XT or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.