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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,310
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,700
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 360 W

ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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.

9.5

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%

9.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.5

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

10

Performance

24.0%

9.9

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

10

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.3

Design

4.0%

9.2

Connectivity & Media

Exceptional
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 10
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 10
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 10
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 10
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 10
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit interface with a massive 1,801 AI TOPS for creative workflows. Characterised by its minimalist professional aesthetic with dark wood-patterned trim and a compact 2.5-slot design (304mm length), it is ideal for small-form-factor (SFF) builds. Its main pros include exceptional 4K and 8K video editing performance, the inclusion of a versatile USB-C port for creator displays, and a robust cooling system featuring a vapor chamber and axial-tech fans that offer quiet operation even under heavy rendering loads. However, potential cons include its high premium price compared to other models and its 16GB VRAM capacity, which may be limiting for certain extremely large-scale AI or 3D production datasets.

Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

9.5
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a technical score of 9.51 points, which is higher than that of 99.7% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% 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%

9.5

Overall score

40.0%

3.6

Price

7.7
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 75.1% 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

35,198 points
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 scores 35,198 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 94.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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

25,930 points
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 scores 25,930 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 93.1% of graphics cards.
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

40,981 points
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 scores 40,981 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 98.6% 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

19,886 points
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 scores 19,886 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 80.2% of graphics cards.
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

56.77 TFLOPS
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 delivers 56.77 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 88.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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

7680x4320
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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

80 Gbps
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to 13.5% of graphics cards.
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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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 draws 360 W under peak load, which is higher than 85.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4% 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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

360 W
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a board power limit of 360 W, which is higher than that of 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.4% 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

304 x 126 x 50 mm
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 measures 304x126x 50 mm, which is more compact than 48.2% of graphics cards and equal in size to 2% of graphics cards.
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

304 mm
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is 304 mm long, which is longer than 62.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.8% 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

126 mm
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is 126 mm tall, which is taller than 50.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% 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

2.5 slot/s
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
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

2050 g
ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 weighs 2050 g, which is heavier than 91.4% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 vs the average graphics card

  • 44 more compute units
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
  • 2.31x higher texture rate
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (879.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (879.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.879.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.112 vs 64
  • 4.5% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,617 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,617 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2617 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 57.9% faster memory speed
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30,000 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.30000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 44 more compute units
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.31x higher texture rate
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (879.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 152 more TMUs
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 48 more ROPs
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 4.5% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,617 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 85.3% higher pixel rate
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (302.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 192 more AI cores
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 2.49x higher FP32 performance
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (56.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,295 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 80.9% higher PassMark score
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (40,981 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 2.4x higher gaming score
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (35,198 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 2.83x higher ray tracing score
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (25,930 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 7.44x higher INT8 performance
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (1,801 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
  • 3.79x higher FP16 performance
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (112.6 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 6,400 more FP32 units
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.47x higher compute throughput
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (56.8 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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.
  • 57.9% faster memory speed
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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.
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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.
  • 60% higher board power limit
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (360 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 63.6% higher peak power draw
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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.
  • 33.3% higher idle power draw
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (16 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
  • 19 mm longer card length
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 2.01x heavier card weight
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is heavier than the average graphics card (2050 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 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
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 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

    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.2 vs 3
  • 60% higher board power limit
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (360 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (360 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.360 W vs 225 W
  • 2.47x more expensive
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,310 vs £530).
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,310 vs £530).£1,310 vs £530
  • 4.22x less popular
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).
    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.
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).1 vs 4.22
  • 19 mm longer card length
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 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 ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.304 mm vs 285 mm
  • 2.01x heavier card weight
    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is heavier than the average graphics card (2050 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
    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

    ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080 is heavier than the average graphics card (2050 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.2050 g vs 1021 g
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What customers like about ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080?

  • Sleek, minimalist design with unique gold and wood-patterned accents
  • Compact 2.5-slot profile offers excellent compatibility for small form factor (SFF) builds
  • Dedicated USB Type-C display output is highly valued by professional content creators
  • Quiet operation under load with minimal audible coil whine
  • Strong thermal management using vapor chamber cooling and phase-change thermal pads
  • Excellent 4K performance in gaming and creative AI workloads via Blackwell architecture

What customers dislike about ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5080?

  • High price point compared to previous-generation 80-series cards
  • Limited 16GB VRAM capacity can feel restrictive for high-end ray tracing and professional tasks
  • Relatively modest 15-20% raw performance gain over the predecessor without DLSS 4
  • Increased power draw (360W TDP) compared to last generation
  • Lacks the extensive RGB lighting preferred by some gaming enthusiasts

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