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  • Avg. price: ~£1,080
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 360 W

GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

9.5

Overall score

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

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

Score components:

90.0%

9.5

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

10

Performance

24.0%

9.8

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.6

Design

4.0%

10

Connectivity & Media

Exceptional
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 10
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 10
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 10
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 10
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 10
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    10

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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    N/A~ £1,080

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Verdict

The Galax GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is a high-performance graphics card based on the Blackwell architecture, featuring 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with a 960 GB/s bandwidth. This factory-overclocked model delivers a boost clock of up to 2655 MHz and utilizes a robust triple-fan cooling system within a premium metallic shroud. Main pros include exceptional 4K gaming performance with DLSS 4 support, high thermal efficiency, and cutting-edge ray tracing capabilities. However, its significant 360W power requirement, high retail pricing compared to base models, and the 16GB VRAM limit—which may become a bottleneck for future ultra-demanding titles—are notable downsides.

Technical Specifications of graphics card GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

9.5
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a technical score of 9.48 points, which is higher than that of 99% 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

9.5

Overall score

40.0%

4.8

Price

8.1
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 92.5% 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

32,450 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC scores 32,450 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 92.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

26,035 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC scores 26,035 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 93.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
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

35,830 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC scores 35,830 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 88.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

19,340 points
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC scores 19,340 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 75.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

57.09 TFLOPS
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC delivers 57.09 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 89.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
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
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

960 GB/s
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC reaches 960 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 88% of graphics cards and equal to that of 5.8% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

5.0
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.4% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

80 Gbps
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to 13.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

360 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a TDP of 360 W, which is higher than that of 88.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

360 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC draws 360 W under peak load, which is higher than 85.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

850 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC recommends a 850 W PSU, which is higher than that of 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

400 W
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a board power limit of 400 W, which is higher than that of 89.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
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

315 x 140.5 x 50.7 mm
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

316.5 mm
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is 316.5 mm long, which is longer than 70.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.9% 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

137 mm
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is 137 mm tall, which is taller than 73.7% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.5 slot/s
GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC vs the average graphics card

  • 44 more compute units
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.84 vs 40
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 6% higher boost clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2655 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 2.34x higher texture rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (892.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (892.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.892.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.336 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (30,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.30000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 44 more compute units
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 44 more ray tracing cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 6% higher boost clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,655 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 2.34x higher texture rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (892.1 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 152 more TMUs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 48 more ROPs
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 192 more AI cores
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more AI cores than the average graphics card (336 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 82.2% higher pixel rate
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (297.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 2.53x higher FP32 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher FP32 performance than the average graphics card (57.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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.
  • 2.84x higher ray tracing score
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher ray tracing score than the average graphics card (26,035 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 2.21x higher gaming score
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher gaming score than the average graphics card (32,450 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 58.2% higher PassMark score
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (35,830 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 7.44x higher INT8 performance
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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.
  • 6,400 more FP32 units
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.48x higher compute throughput
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (57.1 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 16x more Infinity Cache
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (64 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • 7.1% faster VRAM clock
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 91.8% smaller L1 cache
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (10.5 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • No XeSS support
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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.
  • 77.8% higher board power limit
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (400 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 63.6% higher peak power draw
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (360 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 66.7% higher idle power draw
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (20 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
  • 12 mm higher card profile
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 31.5 mm longer card length
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is longer than the average graphics card (316.5 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.850 W vs 650 W
  • No XeSS support
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 77.8% higher board power limit
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (400 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (400 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.400 W vs 225 W
  • 12 mm higher card profile
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 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

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is taller than the average graphics card (137 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.137 mm vs 125 mm
  • 31.5 mm longer card length
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is longer than the average graphics card (316.5 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is longer than the average graphics card (316.5 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.316.5 mm vs 285 mm
  • 4.22x less popular
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is less popular than the average graphics card (1.00 vs 4.215).1 vs 4.22
  • 2.04x more expensive
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,080 vs £530).
    GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,080 vs £530).£1,080 vs £530
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What customers like about GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC?

  • Excellent 4K performance, achieving around 100 FPS in many modern titles
  • Highly efficient cooling system, with temperatures often staying south of 70°C under heavy load
  • Exceptional overclocking headroom, with some users reaching over 3.1 GHz on the core clock
  • Quiet operation, particularly noted for being more silent than the Founders Edition and featuring a 0dB idle mode
  • Premium build quality featuring a rigid metal backplate to prevent GPU sag
  • Future-proof features including GDDR7 memory, DLSS 4 support, and DisplayPort 2.1b

What customers dislike about GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 Metal Master Platinum Edition OC?

  • High power consumption, with peak draw reaching up to 360W-365W under intense gaming
  • Noticeable coil whine at extremely high frame rates, though usually manageable within a closed case
  • Limited generational leap over the 4080 Super in some traditional rendering scenarios (averaging 9-14%)
  • Large physical footprint that may require a high-clearance ATX case for proper fit
  • Higher price point compared to previous-generation high-end cards
  • VRAM capacity remains at 16GB, which some reviewers worry may limit long-term 4K performance

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