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ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,390VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):360 W

ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 20 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080
8.5/10

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

40%

9.3

Technical score

25%

8.0

Reviews score

25%

8.1

List score

10%

8.1

Sentiment score

★Better than 98% of graphics cards
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

3.2

Price

▼Worse than 79%
9.3

Technical score

Technical score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

44%

10

Performance

24%

9.6

Memory

12%

7.6

Power

11%

9.9

Features

5%

4.3

Design

4%

9.9

Connectivity

★Better than 96%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (20)
10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 51%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 83 lists (1%)
★Better than 94%
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What reviewers say about the ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080

Based on 10 · 10

Reviewers praise its excellent cooling, quiet fans and strong gaming performance, but find it very large, pricey and hard to find.
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Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080

Based on 221 owners sharing their experience in online comments

70%positive8%mixed22%negative

Owners praise its fast gaming and overclocking, while high prices and 16GB of VRAM are the clearest drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Many owners felt the price was steep for the performance gained, especially compared with a cheaper RTX 5070 Ti.10
  • Owners wish for 24 GB; in heavy path-traced games at 4K, VRAM can nearly fill, limiting settings.7
  • Some owners see low 1% frame rates, stutters, or big drops in heavy games and shader-modded Minecraft, sometimes fixed by a restart.6
  • Some owners found the gain over a 4080 or 4080 Super modest, with some saying it barely beats a 5070 Ti.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080

Technical score
Technical score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

44%

10

Performance

24%

9.6

Memory

12%

7.6

Power

11%

9.9

Features

5%

4.3

Design

4%

9.9

Connectivity

9.3
Reviews score
8.0
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

8.5

Overall score

30%

3.2

Price

6.9
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
31,374 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 31,374 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 90.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
22,643 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 22,643 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 90.5% 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 91.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% 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 98.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
56.3 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 56.3 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is higher than that of 90.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 62% of graphics cards and equal to 28.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% 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 88.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.7% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
30,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 30,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 95.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 73% of graphics cards and equal to 27% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% 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 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1a
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1a, which is more advanced than on 74.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
20 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 20 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 7.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
360 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 360 W, which is higher than that of 89% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
400 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 400 W under peak load, which is higher than 91.8% 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 83.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
450 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 450 W, which is higher than that of 92.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
360 W
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What reviewers say
Size
357.6x 149.3x 76 mm
Length
357.6 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 357.6 mm long, which is longer than 97.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Height
149.3 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 149.3 mm tall, which is taller than 92.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
3.8 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 3.8 slot/s, which is wider than 97% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
2,900 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 2,900 g, which is heavier than 98.5% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 vs the average graphics card

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  • 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
  • 11.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,790 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,790 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 2.33x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (879.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    879.3 GTexel/s vs 378 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 (30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 11.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (20)
    10 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 10 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.2
  • 6.6% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 83 lists (1%)
    8.1 vs 7.6
  • 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
  • 11.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,790 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,790 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 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
  • 2.33x higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (879.3 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    879.3 GTexel/s vs 378 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
  • 83.3% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (295.7 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    295.7 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 2.49x higher FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (56.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    56.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card 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.
    2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2.48x higher ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (22,643 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    22,643 points vs 9,148 points
  • 60.1% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (36,247 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    36,247 points vs 22,638 points
  • 2.12x higher gaming score
    This graphics card has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (31,374 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    31,374 points vs 14,779 points
  • 2 years newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 7.44x higher INT8 performance
    This graphics card 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.
    1,801 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 2.97x higher compute score
    This graphics card has a higher compute score than the average graphics card (35,830 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    35,830 points vs 12,070.5 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
  • 2.1x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.01 TFLOPS vs 0.48 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 (30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 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
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 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
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card 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.
    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 vs 4
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 1.4a).
    2.1a vs 1.4a
  • 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
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
    2.1b vs 2.1a
  • 1 more fans
    This graphics card has more fans than the average graphics card (4 vs 3).
    4 vs 3
  • 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
  • 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
  • 75.4 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (357.6 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    357.6 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 24.3 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (149.3 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    149.3 mm vs 125 mm
  • 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
  • 1.3 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.05x higher board power limit
    This graphics card 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
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 2.67x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,390 vs £520).
    £1,390 vs £520
  • 2.67x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,390 vs £520).
    £1,390 vs £520
  • 7% worse value for money
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.93 vs 7.4).
    6.93 vs 7.41
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3 vs 3.1
  • 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
  • 2.05x higher board power limit
    This graphics card 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 75.4 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (357.6 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    357.6 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 24.3 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (149.3 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    149.3 mm vs 125 mm
  • 1.3 slot/s wider design
    This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    3.8 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2.86x heavier
    This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (2,900 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
    2,900 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Booredatwork.com
≈ estimated
18/05/2026
Hands-on gameplay test · 4K performance and DLSS tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 runs path-traced Resident Evil Requiem very well at 4K with high frame rates.
8.0
Tech Man Pat
≈ estimated
17/04/2025
Hands-on review · cooling, noise, 4K performance and power
Verdict
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is a strong flagship with refined cooling, but its price is steep and RTX 4080 owners may skip it.
5.0
ErockOnTech
≈ estimated
19/02/2025
Hands-on review · benchmarks, overclocking and thermals
Verdict
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a solid build and excellent thermals, but its high price and sold-out stock make it hard to recommend.
5.0
OC3D TV
≈ estimated
30/01/2025
Hands-on review · performance, power draw and fan noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 delivers strong performance and design, but its loud rear fan and high price make it hard to recommend.
8.0
RedGamingTech
≈ estimated
30/01/2025
Hands-on review · overclocking, thermals and noise
Verdict
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 runs quietly and overclocks well, but its premium price is hard to ignore.
6.0
der8auer EN
≈ estimated
30/01/2025
Hands-on review · cooling, noise and fan tests
Verdict
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is a good card with strong cooling, but its rear fan is too loud until Asus fixes it.
8.0
Iceberg Tech
≈ estimated
30/01/2025
Benchmark review · game tests, DLSS 4 and power tuning
Verdict
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is a very good card with strong cooling, though its generational performance gain is modest.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
30/01/2025
Feature overview · Quad-fan cooler
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC is a premium RTX 5080 with a larger four-fan cooler and the highest factory overclock, on the same GPU chip.
9.0
en.gamegpu.com
≈ estimated
30/01/2025
Hands-on review · Cooling modes
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC is a large, well-cooled card with Performance and Quiet modes that stays below 60°C in Cyberpunk 2077.
8.0
pcguide.com
✓ explicit
12/02/2025
Hands-on test · Versus Founders Edition
Verdict
The ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC is a faster, cooler and quieter alternative to the Founders Edition, but it is heavy and too big for small cases.
9.0
de.gamegpu.com
≈ estimated
30/01/2025
Review · Modes and cooling
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC offers Performance and Quiet modes plus DLSS 4 frame generation, suiting gamers who want a balance of speed and noise.
8.0
tomshardware.fr
✓ explicit
12/03/2025
Lab test · DLSS 4 frame generation
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC is fast at 1440p and 4K with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation on, but it is heavy and needs sturdy support.
8.0
overclocking.com
≈ estimated
30/01/2025
Product overview · Bundle and cooling
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC is a large, well-built card with a quad-fan cooler and thermal pad, suited to buyers who want a quiet RTX 5080.
9.4
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
30/01/2025
Review · Cooling and build
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition is a huge, well-built card that holds near-3GHz clocks, suited to builders with a large case and 850 W power supply.
6.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
03/02/2025
Lab test · Quad-fan cooler
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 runs cool with its four fans, but it is a huge card that needs a large case and an 850 W power supply.
6.0
hwupgrade.it
≈ estimated
21/02/2025
Hands-on test · Noise and heat
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC is the fastest RTX 5080 tested so far, but it draws a lot of power for a modest gain.
9.0
tuttotech.net
≈ estimated
31/01/2025
Overclock test · DLSS 4 gains
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC is slightly faster than the Founders Edition out of the box, with clear room to overclock if drivers improve.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080

  • Unrivaled 4K performance with high factory overclocks
  • Superior build quality featuring an all-metal shroud and CNC-machined components
  • Exceptional thermal performance due to a massive quad-fan heatsink and patented vapor chamber
  • Whisper-quiet operation when using the integrated 'Quiet BIOS' mode
  • Future-proof features like DisplayPort 2.1b, PCIe 5.0 support, and DLSS 4/4.5 capability
  • Useful 'Power Detector+' feature that monitors and alerts for power cable faults
  • Elegant, subtle ARGB lighting compared to flashier models

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080

  • High premium price significantly above the NVIDIA MSRP
  • Enormous physical dimensions (3.8-slot design) that may not fit in many standard cases
  • Extremely heavy at nearly 3kg, requiring a GPU support bracket to prevent sagging
  • High idle power consumption, especially in multi-monitor setups
  • Included accessories (like the plastic holder) feel 'cheap' compared to the premium card price
  • Memory overclocking is reportedly limited by current driver restrictions

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition is a premium flagship graphics card featuring the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture with 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus. This model is distinguished by its unique 'Quad-Fan Force' cooling system, which includes three front-facing fans and a fourth rear exhaust fan integrated into a massive 3.8-slot, 358mm long die-cast metal shroud. Main characteristics include a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2790 MHz, a patented vapor chamber with a phase-change thermal pad, and a high-end 20+3 power phase design utilizing 50-amp MOSFETs for superior stability. Key pros are its exceptional thermal management that maintains temperatures around 61°C under load, its position as one of the fastest RTX 5080 variants available, and support for cutting-edge technologies like DLSS 4 and DisplayPort 2.1b. However, notable cons include its enormous physical dimensions and weight (2,861g) which require a dedicated support bracket, limited case compatibility due to its quad-slot thickness, and a significant price premium over the standard MSRP models.

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