ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080
Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · ROG Strix
85
/ 100
From $804
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W
85
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 lands at 85 and GeForce RTX 3080 12GB at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 3080 12GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 85
vs 85 GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 71
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
85 raster 85
rt 80
ai 82
efficiency 73
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | 10 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 12 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 320 W | 350 W |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080
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
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
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: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 3080 12GB? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 worth the price? +
At $804, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 3080 12GB worth the price? +
At $799, GeForce RTX 3080 12GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in raster.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 or GeForce RTX 3080 12GB 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.