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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,250
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 320 W

ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

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

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

Score components:

90.0%

7.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.7

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%

7.6

Performance

24.0%

7.4

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.3

Design

4.0%

9.4

Connectivity & Media

Very good
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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

  • 8.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.6
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 8.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    5.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    9.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super is a high-performance graphics card featuring 10,240 CUDA cores, 16GB of 23 Gbps GDDR6X memory, and a boosted OC clock speed of 2,670 MHz. Built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, it delivers exceptional 4K gaming and AI performance with 865 AI TOPS and DLSS 3 support. Its standout characteristics include a massive 3.5-slot cooling system with a patented vapor chamber, three 110mm Axial-tech fans, and a premium die-cast metal shroud. Key pros are its superior thermal management, near-silent operation, and robust factory overclocking that ensures smooth frame rates in demanding titles. However, its significant physical size (357.6mm length) may not fit in all cases, it lacks DisplayPort 2.1 support, and it carries a higher price premium than many competing models.

Technical Specifications of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super

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

7.7
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a technical score of 7.72 points, which is higher than that of 73.8% 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

4.2

Price

6.7
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is lower than 52.1% 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

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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

52.22 TFLOPS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super delivers 52.22 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 84.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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

GDDR6X
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

GDDR6X
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super uses GDDR6X memory, which is newer than on 55.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.6% 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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

736 GB/s
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super reaches 736 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% 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

4.0
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 12.5% of graphics cards and equal to 87.5% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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

1.4a
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 22.7% of graphics cards and equal to 44.2% 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

320 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a TDP of 320 W, which is higher than that of 79.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% 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

320 W
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super draws 320 W under peak load, which is higher than 78.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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

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

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

357.6 mm
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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

3.5 slot/s
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super occupies 3.5 slot/s, which is wider than 89.8% of graphics cards and equal in width to 6.7% 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

2,400 g
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super weighs 2400 g, which is heavier than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super vs the average graphics card

  • 40 more compute units
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.80 vs 40
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.80 vs 48
  • 2.17x higher texture rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (816 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 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 ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (816 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.816 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 48 more ROPs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.112 vs 64
  • 136 more TMUs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.320 vs 184
  • 64.3% higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (736 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (736 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.736 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 72.9% higher pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (285.6 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (285.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.285.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 128 more AI cores
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.320 vs 192
  • 40 more compute units
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more compute units than the average graphics card (80 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 32 more ray tracing cores
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (80 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.17x higher texture rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (816 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 48 more ROPs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 136 more TMUs
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more TMUs than the average graphics card (320 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 72.9% higher pixel rate
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (285.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 128 more AI cores
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more AI cores than the average graphics card (320 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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.
  • 5,888 more FP32 units
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,240 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.26x higher compute throughput
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (52.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 64.3% higher memory bandwidth
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (736 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 21.1% faster memory speed
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (23,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 2.1x more transistors
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has more transistors than the average graphics card (45,900 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Newer HDMI version
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 17.8% slower VRAM clock
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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.
  • 36.4% higher idle power draw
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (15 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 45.5% higher peak power draw
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (320 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 72.23 mm longer card length
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super is taller than the average graphics card (149.3 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 2.4x heavier card weight
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super is heavier than the average graphics card (2,400 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 1.5 slot/s wider design
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.3.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 48.8% higher TDP
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (320 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.320 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% higher PSU requirement
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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
  • 2.26x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,200 vs £530).
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,200 vs £530).£1,200 vs £530
  • 17.8% slower VRAM clock
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,438 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1438 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 2.3x less popular
    ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super 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 Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super?

  • Premium build quality with a high-end die-cast metal shroud and backplate
  • Exceptional thermal performance, maintaining temperatures in the high 50s to low 60s Celsius even under heavy stress
  • Extremely quiet operation, with fans often remaining barely audible or stopping completely during idle
  • Top-tier factory overclocking, offering the highest out-of-the-box clock speeds among custom 4080 Super cards
  • Versatile connectivity featuring an additional HDMI 2.1 port (two total) compared to the standard reference design
  • Unique design elements including vibrant ARGB lighting and dedicated case fan headers to sync system cooling with the GPU

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 Super?

  • Significant price premium, often costing hundreds more than the standard MSRP of other RTX 4080 Super models
  • Massive physical footprint, requiring approximately 3.5 slots of space and a very large case to accommodate its length and thickness
  • Minimal performance gains over the much cheaper base RTX 4080 Super models, typically within a 2-5% margin
  • Limited manual overclocking headroom because the card is already pushed near its physical limits out of the box
  • Higher power consumption compared to the Founders Edition, especially when using the 'Performance' BIOS mode

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lanoc.org
20/02/2024
ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER - Overall and Final Verdict

The ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER is a massive, premium graphics card that vastly improves on cooling and build quality compared to standard designs. Its shroud, backplate, and internal strength-enhancing exoskeleton are all made from robust diecast metal rather than plastic, preventing the heavy card from sagging or bending the thick PCB over time. In terms of pros, the oversized cooler...Read more

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en.gamegpu.com
31/01/2024
Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC Video Card Review

The GameGPU review concludes that the Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC is an outstanding premium graphics card based on NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture. Key pros include architectural upgrades over the base RTX 4080, delivering 10,240 shader units (up from 9,728), an increased base clock of 2,295 MHz, and faster 23 Gbps memory speeds to enhance modern gaming at 2560x1440...Read more

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guru3d.com
31/01/2024
ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC review

Overview The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC stands out as an exceptionally premium, high-performance graphics card built for enthusiasts targeting flawless 4K and ultra-wide gaming. Operating on Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace architecture, it delivers superb rasterisation alongside cutting-edge Ray Tracing and DLSS 3.5 capabilities, smoothly pushing heavy titles like Cyberpunk 2077...Read more

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overclock3d.net
31/01/2024
Nvidia RTX 4080 Super Five Card Review (ASUS ROG Strix) - Overclock3D Would you like to compare the thermal performance of this specific ROG Strix mod...

The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 Super O.C. Edition, featured on page three of the Overclock3D review, excels with premium build quality, an aesthetically pleasing embossed ROG eye logo, and a high-density heatsink design that efficiently manages heat. The card also addresses usability concerns with ample clearance around the 16-pin power connector for secure cabling. However, the card's...Read more

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lanoc.org
20/02/2024
ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER Review - LanOC Reviews

The ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER review by Wes Compton on LanOC Reviews highlights a premium custom graphics card that excels in design and thermal efficiency but offers marginal in-game gains over Nvidia's baseline card. A major pro of this model is its robust, all-metal diecast construction, featuring an advanced triple-fan cooler that delivers chart-topping thermal performance. It...Read more

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tweaktown.com
02/02/2024
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC Edition Review - TweakTown

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC Edition is a premium, high-performance graphics card designed for enthusiast-level 4K gaming. Based on TSMC's 4N process node and the Ada Lovelace architecture, it features 10,240 CUDA cores and a boosted OC clock speed of 2,670 MHz. In terms of performance, it serves as a triple-digit 4K gaming powerhouse that is roughly 6.3% faster than...Read more

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guru3d.com
31/01/2024
ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC review - Guru3D

The Guru3D review of the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC Edition details a premium, heavily engineered custom graphics card based on NVIDIA's 5 nm AD103 GPU. It features 10,240 shading units—an increase over the non-SUPER model—alongside 16 GB of GDDR6X memory running at an effective 23 Gbps on a 256-bit interface. Pros highlighted in the review include its robust, premium...Read more

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techpowerup.com
31/01/2024
ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Super STRIX OC Review - TechPowerUp

The TechPowerUp review of the ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Super STRIX OC highlights it as a 4K gaming powerhouse featuring a high factory overclock and an overbuilt, quiet vapor-chamber cooler. Key pros include exceptional thermal performance, robust energy efficiency, and a premium design. Conversely, the review identifies the $1,250 price point as a significant drawback, as it...Read more

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gadgetpilipinas.net
02/02/2024
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER OC Review - Best In Class

The ASUS ROG Strix RTX 4080 SUPER OC is a premium graphics card that sits at the top of its class for performance and thermal management, peaking at an exceptionally cool temperature of just 62.5°C during benchmark testing. Built with an all-metal cooling shroud, three axial tech fans, and a flowthrough full metal backplate, this massive GPU measures 357.6mm in length and includes a...Read more

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de.gamegpu.com
31/01/2024
Überprüfung und Test der Asus ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER OC review by GameGPU showcases it as a premium powerhouse engineered for enthusiasts seeking elite performance and cooling. Based on the 5-nm NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, the card brings notable spec increases over the base RTX 4080, boasting 10,240 shader units, 320 Tensor cores, 80 RT cores, a boost clock of 2550 MHz, and a faster 16...Read more

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gameit.es
19/02/2024
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, review en español

The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a massive, premium graphics card designed to squeeze maximum performance out of Nvidia's GPU, reaching clock frequencies up to 2,580 MHz (and up to 2,670 MHz in OC mode). Built on a PCIe 4.0 standard with 16GB of GDDR6X VRAM and 10,240 CUDA cores, it handles up to a 7680 x 4320 resolution across four displays. Structurally, it features a...Read more

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tweakers.net
31/01/2024
RTX 4080 SuperGo to product viewer dialog for this item. - Drie keer is scheepsrecht op Tweakers

The Tweakers review of the RTX 4080 Super highlights a significantly lower launch price (€1,119) as its primary strength compared to the original, offering exceptional 4K performance, efficient ray tracing, and DLSS 3 frame generation. Key advantages include this improved price-to-performance ratio, making it a compelling option for high-end users seeking near-flagship performance...Read more

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