NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W
93
/ 100
From $999
VS
ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · ROG Strix
93
/ 100
From $1,128
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 5080 lands at 93 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓Excellent 4K performance
- ✓DLSS 4 support
- ✓Cooler and quieter than 5090
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce RTX 5080 93
vs 93 ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 5080
93 raster 94
rt 95
ai 94
efficiency 85
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
93 raster 93
rt 88
ai 90
efficiency 75
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 5080 | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| CUDA cores | 10,752 | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | — |
| TBP | 360 W | 360 W |
| PCIe | PCIe 5.0 x16 | — |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
GeForce RTX 5080
Pros
- +Excellent 4K performance
- +DLSS 4 support
- +Cooler and quieter than 5090
Cons
- −Only 16 GB VRAM
- −Price creep vs 4080
- −Gap to 5090 is large
ASUS ROG Strix 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
FAQ: GeForce RTX 5080 vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 5080 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 5080 worth the price? +
At $999, GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in rt.
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.
Does GeForce RTX 5080 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 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.