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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,140
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,550
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 360 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

8.6

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%

8.6

Technical Score

10.0%

8.8

User score

Excellent
8.6

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%

8.9

Performance

24.0%

8.2

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.7

Design

4.0%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

Excellent
8.8

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

8.3

Popularity

User score:
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Excellent
  • 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 Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 Aero OC SFF is an enthusiast-grade graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 10,752 CUDA cores and 16GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with a 960 GB/s bandwidth. This factory-overclocked model reaches a boost clock of 2730 MHz and utilizes a triple-fan Windforce cooling system with a large vapor chamber and 'Hawk' fan blades to maintain efficiency in its compact 304mm, 2.5-slot 'SFF-ready' design. Main pros include its sleek white aesthetic, a dual BIOS for silent or performance modes, and advanced support for DLSS 4 and DisplayPort 2.1b; however, some users have noted potential for audible coil whine under heavy loads and a high MSRP compared to previous generations.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF

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%

8.9

Performance

24.0%

8.2

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.7

Design

4.0%

9.8

Connectivity & Media

8.6
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a technical score of 8.57 points, which is higher than that of 92% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

8.3

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
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8.8
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a user score of 8.78 points, which is higher than that of 74.7% of products in this category.
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.
8.3
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a popularity of 8.3 points, which is higher than 73.5% 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%

8.6

Overall score

40.0%

4.5

Price

7.4
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 82.9% 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

58.71 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF delivers 58.71 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 91.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.5% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

474 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF draws 474 W under peak load, which is higher than 96.4% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

474 W
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a board power limit of 474 W, which is higher than that of 94.9% 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

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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

304 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF is 304 mm long, which is longer than 62.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

126 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF is 126 mm tall, which is shorter than 52.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 2.1% 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

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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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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF vs the average graphics card

  • 44 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.84 vs 40
  • 9.2% higher boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,730 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,730 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2730 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.960 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 2.43x higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (917.3 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (917.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.917.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 152 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.336 vs 184
  • 48 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has more compute units than the average graphics card (84 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 9.2% higher boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,730 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 36 more ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (84 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 2.43x higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (917.3 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 152 more TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has more TMUs than the average graphics card (336 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 48 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has more ROPs than the average graphics card (112 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 85.1% higher pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (305.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 19.5% higher base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has more FP32 units than the average graphics card (10,752 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 2.54x higher compute throughput
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher compute throughput than the average graphics card (58.7 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 99% higher FP16 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (58.7 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 2.14x higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Supports ECC memory
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2x larger L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
  • 2 fewer GPUs supported
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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.
  • 3 fewer monitors per output type
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • No 3D output
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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.
  • 2.15x higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (474 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 9.55x higher idle power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (105 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 2.15x higher peak power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (474 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 6.3 dB noisier under load
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (41.3 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 18.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 67.4% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher PSU requirement than the average graphics card (850 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.850 W vs 650 W
  • 2.15x higher board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (474 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (474 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.474 W vs 220 W
  • 2.15x more expensive
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,140 vs £530).
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,140 vs £530).£1,140 vs £530
  • 3 fewer monitors per output type
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
    What it is: Maximum number of monitors supported per connector type
    When it matters: When you are planning how many screens each connector type can realistically drive.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.1 vs 4
  • 2 fewer GPUs supported
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 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.0 vs 2
  • 9.55x higher idle power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (105 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
    What it is: Power consumption of the graphics card while idle.
    When it matters: When the PC stays on for long hours and background power draw adds up.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (105 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.105 W vs 11 W
  • 18.63 mm longer card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF is longer than the average graphics card (304 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF is longer than the average graphics card (304 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.304 mm vs 285.37 mm
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF?

  • Stunning minimalist white aesthetic, highly popular for themed builds.
  • Compact 2-slot / 2.2-slot design (SFF-ready) makes it one of the few high-end cards compatible with smaller cases.
  • Exceptional cooling performance, often staying below 65°C-70°C even in compact setups.
  • Very quiet operation, especially when using the integrated 'Quiet' BIOS profile.
  • Significant generational performance leap in 4K gaming and AI workloads over the 40-series predecessors.
  • Includes a Dual BIOS switch (Performance/Silent) and a reinforced metal backplate for structural integrity.

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF?

  • Premium pricing well above the NVIDIA Founders Edition MSRP, often making it hard to justify for performance alone.
  • Limited VRAM (16GB) compared to the RTX 5090 or high-end competitor cards, which some users feel is a bottleneck for future-proofing.
  • Minimalist RGB might disappoint users looking for flashy lighting effects common in high-end partner cards.
  • Included GPU support bracket is sometimes described as flimsy or unnecessary for this specific model.
  • Reports of a slight mechanical 'clicking' or motor noise when the fans first start spinning from a stopped state.

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The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 Aero OC SFF is a highly capable and visually striking graphics card built on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, but its high price tag diminishes its overall value. Measuring 304mm x 126mm x 50mm, it closely adheres to Small Form Factor (SFF) specifications and features a classy, minimalist white and silver design with subtle RGB lighting....Read more

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