NVIDIA
RTX 5000 Ada
Ada · 32 GB GDDR6 ECC · 250 W
92
/ 100
From $4,000
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · ROG Strix
92
/ 100
From $1,344
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5000 Ada lands at 92 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick RTX 5000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
RTX 5000 Ada 92
vs 92 ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080
Score breakdown
RTX 5000 Ada
92 raster 87
rt 92
ai 93
efficiency 85
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080
92 raster 92
rt 87
ai 89
efficiency 73
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 5000 Ada | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | Ada |
| VRAM | ▲ 32 GB GDDR6 ECC | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 250 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
RTX 5000 Ada
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
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
FAQ: RTX 5000 Ada vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080
Which is better, RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 5000 Ada worth the price? +
At $4,000, RTX 5000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ai.
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.
Does RTX 5000 Ada or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 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.