ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · ROG Strix
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · XLR8
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super lands at 93 and PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 at 98. That puts PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on raster (98 vs 93).
Ray tracing
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on rt (93 vs 88).
AI workloads
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 leads on ai (95 vs 90).
Power efficiency
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SuperSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $2,208).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super | PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 320 W | 575 W |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
ASUS ROG Strix 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
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
- +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 GeForce RTX 4080 Super vs PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090? +
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $1,128, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Is PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 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 Super or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090? +
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on raster (98 vs 93). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super or PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090? +
PNY XLR8 GeForce RTX 5090 — leads on rt (93 vs 88). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.