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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,500
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,700
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 360 W

ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.8

Technical Score

10.0%

7.4

User score

Very good
7.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

8.2

Performance

24.0%

6.6

Memory

12.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

3.9

Design

4.0%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

Very good
7.4

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

4.2

Popularity

User score:
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Very good
  • 8.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is an enthusiast-grade graphics card based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. This factory-overclocked model reaches boost clocks of 2730 MHz in OC mode and utilizes a massive quad-slot cooling solution equipped with three Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans and an optimized vapor chamber with 11 heat pipes. Main pros include its best-in-class near-silent operation (as low as 14dB(A)), exceptional thermal performance, and high overclocking potential. However, its significant cons include its massive physical footprint at 385mm in length and 80mm in height, a premium price tag of approximately £1,500-£1,640, and a polarizing brown-and-beige aesthetic that lacks RGB lighting.

Technical Specifications of ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

8.2

Performance

24.0%

6.6

Memory

12.0%

7.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

3.9

Design

4.0%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

7.8
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a technical score of 7.76 points, which is higher than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

4.2

Popularity

User score:
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7.4
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a user score of 7.42 points, which is lower than that of 85% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
4.2
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a popularity of 4.2 points, which is higher than 58.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

2.6

Price

6.2
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

36,247 points
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition scores 36247 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

58.71 TFLOPS
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition delivers 58.71 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 91.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

16 GB
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

960 GB/s
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition reaches 960 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 87.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

5.0
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1b
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

360 W
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a TDP of 360 W, which is higher than that of 88.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

360 W
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition draws 360 W under peak load, which is higher than 87.2% of graphics cards and equal to 4.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

850 W
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.4% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

450 W
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a board power limit of 450 W, which is higher than that of 91.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

360 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

385 mm
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is 385 mm long, which is longer than 100% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

151 mm
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is 151 mm tall, which is taller than 95.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

4 slot/s
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition occupies 4 slot/s, which is wider than 97.9% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition vs the average graphics card

  • 44 more compute units
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.84 vs 40
  • 9.2% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,730 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,730 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2730 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.84 vs 48
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.336 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.112 vs 64
  • 144 more AI cores
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.336 vs 192
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.2295 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 44 more compute units
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 9.2% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,730 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 152 more TMUs
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 48 more ROPs
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 144 more AI cores
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 3.18x higher PassMark score
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (36,247 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 6,400 more FP32 units
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.54x higher compute throughput
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (58.7 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 99% higher FP16 performance
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (58.7 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,875 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Newer GDDR version
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 8.4 °C lower load temperature
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (58.6 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 99.8% slower memory speed
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 75% lower HDMI bandwidth
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (12 Gbps vs 48 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 48 Gbps.
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (360 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 2.05x higher board power limit
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 63.6% higher peak power draw
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (360 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 2 slot/s wider design
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 99.63 mm longer card length
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is longer than the average graphics card (385 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 24 mm higher card profile
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is taller than the average graphics card (151 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • No RGB lighting
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 99.8% slower memory speed
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.30 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 2 slot/s wider design
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition occupies more slots than the average graphics card (4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.4 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (360 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (360 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.360 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.850 W vs 650 W
  • 99.63 mm longer card length
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is longer than the average graphics card (385 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is longer than the average graphics card (385 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.385 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 24 mm higher card profile
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is taller than the average graphics card (151 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is taller than the average graphics card (151 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.151 mm vs 127 mm
  • No RGB lighting
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes customizable RGB lighting effects
    When it matters: When the GPU is part of a windowed build with synchronized lighting.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 2.05x higher board power limit
    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (450 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.450 W vs 220 W
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition?

  • Unparalleled acoustic performance, frequently described as 'whisper-quiet' or nearly inaudible even under full load
  • Exceptional thermal management with best-in-class cooling that keeps the GPU under 65°C during intense gaming
  • Utilises high-quality standard 120mm Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans which are easier to replace or maintain than proprietary GPU fans
  • Excellent build quality featuring a full-length metal backplate and a robust 16+3 phase VRM design
  • Strong overclocking headroom with users reporting gains of 10-12% over factory settings
  • Includes a well-designed, adjustable GPU support bracket to prevent 'sag' due to its weight

What customers dislike about ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition?

  • Extremely expensive, commanding a significant price premium (up to 50-65%) over the base RTX 5080 MSRP
  • Massive physical dimensions (quad-slot height and 385mm length) that require a large chassis and may block other motherboard slots
  • Polarising aesthetic; the signature Noctua beige and brown color scheme does not appeal to all users or match most PC builds
  • Lack of RGB lighting, which may be a drawback for enthusiasts who prefer a more modern, illuminated look
  • Performance-to-value ratio is questionable as the high price brings it close to the cost of a significantly more powerful RTX 5090
  • Reports of audible coil whine in some units when under high electrical load

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pcgamer.com
12/02/2026
Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition review - PC Gamer

The Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is a colossal, exceptionally well-built graphics card featuring a massive heatsink and three distinctive brown 120 mm Noctua NF-A12x25 fans. In performance testing, the card proved to be remarkably quiet and exceptionally chilly, maintaining a peak temperature of just 61 °C during an extended run of Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition—a...Read more

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club386.com
29/10/2025
Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition review - Club386

The Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is a highly over-engineered graphics card that represents the fifth collaboration between Asus and Noctua, delivering unparalleled near-silent acoustics at ≤30dBA even under heavy load. This quad-slot, triple-fan behemoth weighs 2.7kg and measures 385 x 151 x 80mm, utilizing three full-size 120mm Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans and an...Read more

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tweaktown.com
31/12/2025
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition Review: The Silent Giant

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is a premium, enthusiast-class graphics card that delivers exceptional, near-silent 4K gaming performance through its third consecutive collaboration with Noctua. Featuring three next-generation NF-A12x25 G2 120mm fans and an optimized vapor chamber cooling system, the GPU rarely exceeds temperatures of 60°C under load and remains...Read more

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pcguide.com
19/03/2026
ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition review - PC Guide

The ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is a premium, custom-cooled graphics card that combines NVIDIA's high-performance GB203 architecture with Noctua’s signature brown-and-beige thermal design. Equipped with 10,752 CUDA cores, 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and a modest factory overclock that pushes boost clocks to 2,700 MHz, the card excels at high-end 4K gaming and professional rendering. In...Read more

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kitguru.net
21/08/2025
ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition Review - KitGuru

The ASUS RTX 5080 Noctua Edition is a massive, quad-slot graphics card engineered for near-silent operation, officially launching in August 2025. It features an incredibly robust cooling system equipped with eleven heatpipes and three 120mm NF-A12x25 G2 fans. Built on a full implementation of Nvidia's 378mm² GB203 die using TSMC’s N4 node, the card packs 10,752 CUDA cores, a 2617...Read more

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12/08/2025
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Review - Amazing Cooling

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC is lauded as an engineering marvel, featuring three 120 mm Noctua fans that produce exceptionally low noise levels of 24 dBA under load. This high-end, factory-overclocked card excels at 4K gaming and boasts robust thermal management with a vapor chamber, alongside modern features like DisplayPort 2.1b. However, the "quad-slot" design is massive...Read more

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igorslab.de
30/04/2026
Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Review – Even after nearly a year it’s hard to imagine it getting much quieter

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC is a highly specialized, premium graphics card tailored explicitly for enthusiasts who demand high-end 4K gaming performance with minimal acoustic noise. Based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, this card utilizes a PCB derived from the TUF Gaming lineup. Instead of standard slim fans, it is equipped with three...Read more

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tomshardware.com
06/03/2026
Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition review: Silent running

The Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition is a massive, premium air-cooled graphics card born from a collaboration between Asus and Noctua, utilizing Nvidia's Blackwell architecture. It is engineered specifically for quiet computing enthusiasts, featuring a giant custom heatsink paired with three advanced Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans. These full-sized 120mm fans utilize varying...Read more

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igorslab.de
30/04/2026
Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC im Test – Viel leiser geht es auch nach fast einem Jahr kaum.

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC is a highly engineered, premium niche graphics card designed specifically for users prioritizing maximum air-cooling efficiency and minimal acoustic noise. Built upon a TUF Gaming PCB rather than an Astral board, the card features a fully enabled Blackwell GB203 GPU with 10,752 CUDA cores and 16 GB of fast GDDR7 memory running at 30 Gbps. Its...Read more

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hardwareand.co
29/12/2025
Test GeForce RTX 5080 Custom : ASUS RTX 5080 NOCTUA Edition OC

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition OC is a massive, premium custom graphics card powered by NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and the GB203 GPU. Designed for a niche market prioritizing exceptional build quality and unique aesthetics, the card combines ASUS’s engineering with Noctua's signature high-thickness cooling fans. While reviewers and community members highlight its...Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
14/11/2025
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition, review en español.

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition excels in thermal efficiency and acoustic performance, utilizing a custom quad-slot cooler with Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans to keep temperatures below 58°C while remaining nearly silent. Offering robust 4K performance with high factory overclocks, it represents a premium, low-noise option in the RTX 5080 lineup. However, the card’s massive size...Read more

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