Gigabyte
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · Aorus Master
93
/ 100
From $1,128
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Ada · 16 GB GDDR6X · 320 W
93
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and GeForce RTX 4080 Super at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 4080 Super if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 93
vs 93 GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Score breakdown
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 75
GeForce RTX 4080 Super
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 74
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 4080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Ada |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR6X |
| TBP | 360 W | 320 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
Gigabyte Aorus Master 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
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
FAQ: Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 vs GeForce RTX 4080 Super
Which is better, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $1,128, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 4080 Super worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in raster.
Does Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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.