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ASUS · Released Jan 2021

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Review

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · ROG Strix

Specdex verdict ASUS's ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — the 2021 Ampere SKU with 12 GB GDDR6X targeting its tier.

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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti — Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X · 350 W · ROG Strix
Specdex verdict
Strongly Recommended

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

Editorial · Specdex take
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

Who's the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $1,344 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.

  • Graphics card
  • Adapter cables (12VHPWR / 16-pin)
  • Anti-sag bracket (premium tier)

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.

Specifications

Editorial · awaiting verification
Performance
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti performance specs
Specification Value
VRAM 12 GB GDDR6X
Other
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti other specs
Specification Value
Architecture Ampere
TBP 350 W
Release year 2021

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