ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell · 32 GB GDDR7 · 575 W · ROG Strix
GeForce RTX 5080 Super
Blackwell · 24 GB · 380 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 lands at 98 and GeForce RTX 5080 Super at 95. That puts ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 5080 Super if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 | GeForce RTX 5080 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| VRAM | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 | 24 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 575 W | 380 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 5080 Super
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 vs GeForce RTX 5080 Super
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 or GeForce RTX 5080 Super? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 worth the price? +
At $2,208, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 5080 Super worth the price? +
At $1,099, GeForce RTX 5080 Super delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in rt.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5090 or GeForce RTX 5080 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.