ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · ROG Strix
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada
Ada · 48 GB GDDR6 ECC · 300 W · Aorus Master
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada at 95. That puts Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada ahead by 2 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 Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada if…
- ✓ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- ✓ISV certifications
- ✓Huge framebuffer
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
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 AdaRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada leads on rt (95 vs 88).
AI workloads
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 AdaLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada leads on ai (96 vs 90).
Power efficiency
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 AdaFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada leads on efficiency (85 vs 75).
Value for money
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $7,394).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 | Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | ▲ 48 GB GDDR6 ECC |
| TBP | 360 W | 300 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2022 |
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
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada
- +ECC VRAM for professional workloads
- +ISV certifications
- +Huge framebuffer
- −Expensive per-frame vs consumer
- −Lower gaming clocks
- −Driver optimized for CAD/DCC not games
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 vs Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada worth the price? +
At $7,394, Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in ai.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 or Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada 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 Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada? +
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 Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada? +
Gigabyte Aorus Master RTX 6000 Ada — leads on rt (95 vs 88). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.