ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada
Ada · 20 GB GDDR6 ECC · 130 W · ROG Strix
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
GeForce RTX 4080 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada lands at 88 and GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 93. That puts GeForce RTX 4080 Super ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
GeForce RTX 4080 Super leads on raster (93 vs 83).
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 AdaFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada leads on efficiency (85 vs 74).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4080 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4080 Super more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,400).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada | GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ada |
| VRAM | ▲ 20 GB GDDR6 ECC | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 130 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada worth the price? +
At $1,400, ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ai.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada or GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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.
Which is better for 4K gaming, ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
GeForce RTX 4080 Super — leads on raster (93 vs 83). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for power efficiency, ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4000 Ada — leads on efficiency (85 vs 74). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.