ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 300 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 90. That puts ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 leads on raster (93 vs 90).
Ray tracing
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 leads on rt (88 vs 85).
AI workloads
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 leads on ai (90 vs 87).
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 5070 TiSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti more score per dollar ($858 vs $1,128).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 360 W | 300 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- +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 5080 vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti worth the price? +
At $858, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in raster.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 5080 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on raster (93 vs 90). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5070 Ti? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 — leads on rt (88 vs 85). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.