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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 — Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · ROG Strix
ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080

Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · ROG Strix

92
/ 100
From $1,344
VS
RTX A6000 — Ampere · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W
NVIDIA

RTX A6000

Ampere · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W

92
/ 100
From $4,650
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 lands at 92 and RTX A6000 at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 if…

  • ✓NVIDIA driver stack
  • ✓DLSS support on RTX
  • ✓Strong resale value

Pick RTX A6000 if…

  • ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
  • ✓ISV certifications
  • ✓Huge framebuffer
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

4K & rasterization

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080

Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 87).

Ray tracing

RTX A6000

RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting

RTX A6000 leads on rt (92 vs 87).

AI workloads

RTX A6000

Local inference, upscaling, generative tools

RTX A6000 leads on ai (93 vs 89).

Power efficiency

RTX A6000

Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing

RTX A6000 leads on efficiency (85 vs 73).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 more score per dollar ($1,344 vs $4,650).

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 92
vs
92 RTX A6000

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080
92
raster 92
rt 87
ai 89
efficiency 73
RTX A6000
92
raster 87
rt 92
ai 93
efficiency 85

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 versus RTX A6000 — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 RTX A6000
Architecture
Ada
Ampere
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
▲ 48 GB GDDR6 ECC
TBP
320 W
300 W
Release year
2022
2020

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080

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

RTX A6000

Pros
  • +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
  • +ISV certifications
  • +Huge framebuffer
Cons
  • −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
  • −Lower gaming clocks
  • −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games

FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 vs RTX A6000

Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 or RTX A6000? +

Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +

At $1,344, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.

Is RTX A6000 worth the price? +

At $4,650, RTX A6000 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ai.

Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 or RTX A6000 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 GeForce RTX 4080 or RTX A6000? +

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on raster (92 vs 87). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.

Which is better for ray tracing, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 or RTX A6000? +

RTX A6000 — leads on rt (92 vs 87). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.