NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
93
/ 100
From $999
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, GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 4080 Super 93
vs 93 ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 74
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 75
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4080 Super | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR6X | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 320 W | 360 W |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
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
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: GeForce RTX 4080 Super vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
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 GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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.