ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
Blackwell · 12 GB GDDR7 · 250 W · ROG Strix
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W · Aorus Master
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 lands at 87 and Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 at 92. That puts Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 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
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 leads on raster (92 vs 87).
Ray tracing
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 leads on rt (87 vs 82).
AI workloads
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 leads on ai (89 vs 84).
Power efficiency
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 leads on efficiency (75 vs 73).
Value for money
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 more score per dollar ($642 vs $1,344).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada |
| VRAM | 12 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 250 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080
- +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 5070 vs Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 worth the price? +
At $642, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in raster.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 worth the price? +
At $1,344, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in raster.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 or Gigabyte Aorus Master 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.
Which is better for 4K gaming, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master 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 5070 or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 4080 — leads on rt (87 vs 82). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.