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ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,140VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):360 W

ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition
9.4/10

Overall score

Score
9.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

90%

9.5

Technical score

10%

8.8

User score

★Better than 99% of graphics cards
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

Overall score

30%

4.5

Price

â–²Better than 88%
9.5

Technical score

Technical score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

44%

10

Performance

24%

9.8

Memory

12%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.9

Platform & Features

5%

7.5

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

★Better than 99%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 78%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition

Technical score
Technical score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

44%

10

Performance

24%

9.8

Memory

12%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11%

9.9

Platform & Features

5%

7.5

Design

4%

10

Connectivity & Media

9.5
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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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 distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 73.1% of products in this category.
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

9.4

Overall score

30%

4.5

Price

8.0
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
35,000 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 35,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 94.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
26,035 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 26,035 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 93.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
36,247 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 36,247 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 91% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
35,830 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 35,830 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 98.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
57.09 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 57.09 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR version
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
960 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 960 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 88% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1b
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.4% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
77.76 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 77.76 Gbps, which is faster than on 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
360 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 360 W, which is higher than that of 88.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
400 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 400 W under peak load, which is higher than 91.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
850 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
400 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 400 W, which is higher than that of 89.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
360 W
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Size
304x 126x 50 mm
This graphics card measures 304x126x 50 mm, which is more compact than 48.2% of graphics cards and equal in size to 2% of graphics cards.
Length
306 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 306 mm long, which is longer than 65.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
50 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 50 mm tall, which is shorter than 96.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
1,340 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 1,340 g, which is heavier than 66.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 44 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    84 vs 40
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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
  • 6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2655 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 2.34x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (892.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    892.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    336 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 57.9% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 9.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition
    the average graphics card
    ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.77 vs 8.000).
    8.77 vs 8
  • 10.6% better value for money
    ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.96 vs 7.2).
    7.96 vs 7.2
  • 44 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    84 vs 40
  • 6% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2655 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 2.34x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (892.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    892.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    This graphics card has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    336 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    112 vs 64
  • 192 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    336 vs 144
  • 82.2% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (297.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    297.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 2.53x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (57.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    57.09 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 19.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2300 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,300 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2.38x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (35000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    35,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 2.84x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (26035 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    26,035 points vs 9,166 points
  • 60% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (36247 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    36,247 points vs 22,653 points
  • 7.44x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (1801 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    1,801 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 2.97x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (35830 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    35,830 points vs 12,074 points
  • 6,400 more FP32 units
    This graphics card has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    10,752 vs 4,352
  • 2.48x higher compute throughput
    This graphics card has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (57.1 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    57.09 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    This graphics card 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
  • 57.9% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    64 MB vs 24 MB
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    64 MB vs 4 MB
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1875 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    1,875 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • Newer GDDR version
    This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
    GDDR7 vs GDDR6
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2 newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    January 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • Newer encoder generation
    This graphics card uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    9 vs 8
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 3.89x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (77.8 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    77.76 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    88 °C vs 95 °C
  • 75 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (50 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    50 mm vs 125 mm
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 77.8% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (400 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    400 W vs 225 W
  • 2.15x more expensive
    ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,140 vs £530).
    £1,140 vs £530
  • 21 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (306 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    306 mm vs 285 mm
  • 81.8% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (400 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    400 W vs 220 W
  • 2.15x more expensive
    ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,140 vs £530).
    £1,140 vs £530
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
  • 77.8% higher board power limit
    This graphics card has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (400 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    400 W vs 225 W
  • 81.8% higher peak power draw
    This graphics card has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (400 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    400 W vs 220 W
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    75 °C vs 67 °C
  • 41.7% higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (17 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    17 W vs 12 W
  • 3.9 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (39.3 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    39.3 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 21 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (306 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    306 mm vs 285 mm

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nexushub.co.za
03/03/2025
Summary of the review
Review: ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition
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gadgetpilipinas.net
30/01/2025
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ASUS PRIME RTX 5080 OC Review - Gadget Pilipinas

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition

  • Compact 2.5-slot design suitable for small form factor (SFF) builds
  • Excellent thermal performance with a vapor chamber and triple-fan setup
  • Quiet operation, especially in 'Quiet Mode' where fan noise remains under 40 dB(A)
  • Powerful 4K gaming performance and AI capabilities via DLSS 4
  • Includes a solid metal backplate for structural rigidity and anti-sag support

What we don't like about ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition

  • High price premium over the Founders Edition with minimal performance gains
  • Higher power consumption during gaming compared to the Founders Edition
  • 16GB VRAM may be a bottleneck in future ultra-demanding titles
  • Lacks RGB lighting, which may disappoint users seeking a flashier aesthetic
  • No included GPU holder/screwdriver accessory found in more premium series like TUF

Verdict

The ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of advanced GDDR7 memory with a 30Gbps speed on a 256-bit bus. Designed for versatility, this 'SFF-Ready' card utilizes a compact 2.5-slot footprint and a triple Axial-tech fan cooling system integrated with a vapor chamber and dual-ball bearings for enhanced durability. Key advantages include its boosted engine clock of 2685 MHz (OC Mode), support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, and a Dual BIOS switch that allows users to prioritize either performance or quiet operation. However, potential drawbacks include its significant power requirements, typically recommended at 850W, and its reliance on the 12V-2x6 power connector which has been a point of controversy regarding long-term reliability in high-wattage scenarios.

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