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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,390
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,900
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 360 W

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

8.5

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%

8.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Excellent
8.5

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

9.0

Performance

24.0%

8.0

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.3

Design

4.0%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
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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

  • 8.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ASUS 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.

Technical Specifications of ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

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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

8.5
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a technical score of 8.49 points, which is higher than that of 90.5% 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 ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

8.5

Overall score

40.0%

3.2

Price

6.9
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 54.4% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

57.42 TFLOPS
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 delivers 57.42 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 90.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% 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 ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 28.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: HIGH

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% 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

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: MEDIUM

360 W
ASUS ROG Astral 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 4.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

450 W
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 draws 450 W under peak load, which is higher than 93.5% of graphics cards and equal to 2.7% 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 ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 81.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.4% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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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

357.6 x 149.3 x 76 mm
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 measures 357.6x149.3 x 76 mm, which is more compact than 82.1% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% 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

357.6 mm
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is 357.6 mm long, which is longer than 97.3% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% 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

149.3 mm
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is 149.3 mm tall, which is taller than 90.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1% 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

3.8 slot/s
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 occupies 3.8 slot/s, which is wider than 97.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.4% 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

2,900 g
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 weighs 2900 g, which is heavier than 98.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 vs the average graphics card

  • 44 more compute units
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.84 vs 48
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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
  • 5.6% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2640 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 152 more TMUs
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 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
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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
  • 79% higher pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (295.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (295.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.295.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 44 more compute units
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 5.6% higher boost clock speed
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,640 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 152 more TMUs
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 79% higher pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (295.7 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 144 more AI cores
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 2.46x higher FP32 performance
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (56.3 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,295 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 6,400 more FP32 units
    ASUS ROG Astral 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.
  • 2.49x higher compute throughput
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (57.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 shader model
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 1 more fans
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has more fans than the average graphics card (4 vs 3).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • No XeSS support
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer GPUs supported
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 supports fewer GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (0 vs 2). The average graphics card supports 2 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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.
  • 2.05x higher peak power draw
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (450 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 1.8 slot/s wider design
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.8 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 72.23 mm longer card length
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is longer than the average graphics card (357.6 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 22.3 mm higher card profile
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is taller than the average graphics card (149.3 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 2.91x heavier card weight
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is heavier than the average graphics card (2,900 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 1.8 slot/s wider design
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.8 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.8 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3.8 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    ASUS ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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 ROG Astral 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
  • 72.23 mm longer card length
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is longer than the average graphics card (357.6 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is longer than the average graphics card (357.6 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.357.6 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 22.3 mm higher card profile
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is taller than the average graphics card (149.3 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is taller than the average graphics card (149.3 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.149.3 mm vs 127 mm
  • No XeSS support
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports Intel XeSS AI upscaling technology
    When it matters: When the games you play support Intel XeSS and you want another upscaling option.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 2.62x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,390 vs £530).
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,390 vs £530).£1,390 vs £530
  • 2.3x less popular
    ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).
    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 ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 2.303).1 vs 2.3
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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 dislike 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

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en.gamegpu.com
30/01/2025
Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Review and Benchmark

The Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC is a premium Blackwell-based graphics card featuring 16GB of GDDR7 memory that delivers outstanding high-resolution gaming performance. A major pro of this card is its revolutionary fourth-generation frame generator (MFG), which dramatically boosts frame rates in supported titles; for instance, enabling MFG in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p...Read more

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overclock3d.net
30/01/2025
ASUS ROG RTX 5080 Astral Review - OC3D

The ASUS ROG RTX 5080 Astral is identified by Overclock3D as a top-performing, factory-overclocked GPU featuring a robust all-metal, 3.8-slot design with an innovative quad-fan configuration. The card excels in aesthetic design, moving to a matte finish, and delivers exceptional out-of-the-box speeds compared to other 5080 models. However, the review highlights significant...Read more

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techpowerup.com
30/01/2025
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Astral OC Review - TechPowerUp

The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Astral OC is a premium graphics card featuring a massive, all-metal quad-slot cooler with a large vapor chamber and superior overclocking potential. As the fastest out-of-the-box RTX 5080 variant tested by TechPowerUp, it delivers high performance and exceptionally low noise levels in quiet BIOS mode, while offering multiple HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1b...Read more

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hardwarecooking.fr
10/04/2025
Test : ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition

The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition is a premium, flagship graphics card engineered for demanding gamers and applications, featuring NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture with 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of GDDR7 memory. Built on a massive 3.8-slot frame (357.6 x 149.3 x 76 mm), it boasts a heavily factory-overclocked boost clock reaching up to 2,790 MHz in OC mode (.61% over...Read more

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overclocking.com
30/01/2025
Test : La ROG ASTRAL RTX 5080 OC Edition

The Overclocking.com review covers the launch of the ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition, a flagship graphics card positioned above the traditional Strix series. Built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, this premium 3.8-slot card features 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of rapid GDDR7 memory. Testing highlights outstanding performance targets specifically at 2160p (4K) resolution,...Read more

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elchapuzasinformatico.com
03/02/2025
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080, review en español

The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition is a premium, heavily overbuilt graphics card featuring a CNC-machined shroud, an advanced four-fan, eight-heatpipe cooler, and significant overclocking potential, achieving a 400W TGP via GPU Tweak III. It boasts excellent thermal management and innovative real-time safety monitoring for the 12V-2x6 connector, positioning it well...Read more

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nexthardware.com
01/04/2026
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC

The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition, positioned above the ROG Strix series, delivers premium performance with the highest out-of-the-box factory overclock for Blackwell architecture, achieving a roughly 10% advantage over the Founders Edition. Featuring a massive 3.8-slot chassis with an experimental quad-fan cooling system, the card provides exceptional 4K gaming, high...Read more

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