RTX 5090 D v2
China-spec · PassMark #11
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Blackwell · 16 GB GDDR7 · 360 W · ROG Strix
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, RTX 5090 D v2 lands at 75 and ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 at 93. That puts ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 ahead by 18 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick RTX 5090 D v2 if…
- ✓Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #11
- ✓Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue 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 $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | RTX 5090 D v2 | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark rank | #11 of 2,991 | — |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 32,936 | — |
| Architecture | — | Blackwell |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | — | 360 W |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
RTX 5090 D v2
- +Strong 4K performance at PassMark G3D rank #11
- +Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support
- −Halo pricing — premium over the next tier
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
FAQ: RTX 5090 D v2 vs ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080
Which is better, RTX 5090 D v2 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 18. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is RTX 5090 D v2 worth the price? +
At $1,999, RTX 5090 D v2 delivers a Specdex score of 75 — strongest in passmark.
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 RTX 5090 D v2 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.
Which is the better value, RTX 5090 D v2 or ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080? +
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 5080 — more score per dollar ($1,128 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.