ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral 16GB GDDR7 Black
The quad-fan design and patented vapor chamber keep the 2790MHz boost clock stable under load, while 16GB of GDDR7 memory and DLSS 4 drive high frame rates at 4K. Its factory overclock and premium build include a phase-change thermal pad and a bundled GPU holder for sustained, reliable operation. This card is best for 4K gamers and VR enthusiasts who prioritize thermal headroom and a robust accessory kit over compact sizing.
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Огляд
The 30-Second Version
Incredible performance, absurd price. Buy a different 5080 unless you hate money.
Pros & Cons
Переваги
- Top-tier ray tracing and rasterization performance, best-in-class right now 95th
- Quad-fan cooling with vapor chamber keeps temps in check 94th
- 16GB GDDR7 with 960 GB/s bandwidth is plenty for 4K 93rd
- Five display outputs including three DP 2.1b ports 89th
Недоліки
- Price is absurd, 5th percentile for affordability
- Efficiency is mediocre for a 5nm card
- Quad-slot design won't fit in most compact builds
- Only one customer review and it's a 1-star
Факти
Performance
The numbers here are legitimately impressive. Ray tracing sits in the 95th percentile, rasterization in the 94th, and compute in the 93rd. That puts this card in the absolute best right now category for gaming workloads. The 2790MHz boost clock and 960 GB/s memory bandwidth mean 4K gaming is smooth, and DLSS 4 support gives it a real edge in titles that lean on upscaling. But here's the thing that surprised us: the efficiency score is only 59th percentile. A 360W TDP on a 5nm process isn't terrible, but it's not the leap forward we'd hoped for from Blackwell. The thermal solution is solid at 83rd percentile, so at least all that power doesn't turn into a space heater.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer |
| Process | 5 |
Memory
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256 |
| Bandwidth | 960 |
Compute
| CUDA Cores | 10752 |
| Tensor Cores | 336 |
| RT Cores | 84 |
| Base Clock | 2295 |
| Boost Clock | 2790 |
| FP16 TFLOPS | 56.28 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 56.28 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 35666 |
| GPU Compute | 19602 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 850 |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 16-pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 4 |
Connectivity
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 |
| HDMI | 2 |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K |
Physical
| Length | 300 |
| Slot Width | 4 |
| Form Factor | Full Height |
| Weight | 4.9 kg / 10.8 lbs |
Features
| Ray Tracing | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | No |
| VR Ready | Yes |
| DirectX | 12 |
| RGB | Yes |
vs Competition
Against the Gigabyte AORUS RTX 5080, you're getting similar performance but likely paying a premium for the ROG branding and quad-fan design. The MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti is the smarter buy for most people, it'll get you close to this performance for a fraction of the cost. The ZOTAC APOCALYPSE 5080 is another alternative that won't make your wallet cry as hard. If you're dead set on a 5080, the Gigabyte AORUS or ZOTAC are the ones to cross-shop. The ROG Astral only makes sense if you specifically want the quad-fan cooler and the ROG aesthetic.
| Spec | ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral | Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD | MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC | ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P | Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G | PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Vram | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 2790 | 2730 | 2482 | 2730 | 2680 | 2620 |
| Tdp W | 360 | 360 | 300 | 360 | 339 | 360 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 384 | 256 |
| Ray Tracing | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| GPU Class | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Товар | AI | Rt | Vram | Raster | Compute | Feature | Thermal | Efficiency | Connectivity | Відгуки користувачів | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 ROG Astral | 85.1 | 95.1 | 88.5 | 94.2 | 93.2 | 78.9 | 83.3 | 58.2 | 88.8 | 0.1 | 4.7 |
| Gigabyte AERO GV-N5080AERO OC-16GD Compare | 85.1 | 95.1 | 88.5 | 94.2 | 93.2 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 58.2 | 94 | 88.8 | 16 |
| MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC Compare | 79.1 | 92.1 | 85.4 | 88.6 | 87.9 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 73.3 | 94 | 88.8 | 21.5 |
| ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P Compare | 85.1 | 97.5 | 88.5 | 94.2 | 93.2 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 58.2 | 94 | 99.1 | 19.4 |
| Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G Compare | 94.8 | 96.1 | 91.6 | 83.8 | 95.5 | 84.1 | 91.5 | 53 | 98.7 | 78.4 | 15.8 |
| PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O Compare | 85.1 | 97.5 | 88.5 | 94.2 | 93.2 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 58.2 | 94 | 82.5 | 17.8 |
Ціна
Value & Pricing
This is where it all falls apart. The affordability score is 5th percentile, and the US listing we found is $5,429. For a 5080. That's not a typo. You could build an entire high-end gaming PC for that price and still have money left over. Unless you have a very specific need for this exact card, the value proposition is basically nonexistent.
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Overview
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 is a monster card with a monster price tag. We're talking 10752 CUDA cores, 16GB of GDDR7, and a quad-fan cooler that looks like it could double as a small aircraft. The one thing to know? This is a halo product for people who want the absolute best 4K ray tracing experience and don't care what it costs. And we mean don't care.
Common Questions
Q: Will this card fit in my case?
Probably not if you have a compact or mid-tower. It's a quad-slot card at 300mm long. Measure your case before you buy, and make sure you have room for the extra thickness.
Q: Is the 16GB of VRAM enough for 4K gaming?
For now, yes. 16GB of GDDR7 with 960 GB/s bandwidth handles 4K gaming fine. But if you're planning to keep this card for 4+ years, future titles might push past that. It's not a dealbreaker today.
Q: What power supply do I need?
ASUS recommends an 850W PSU with a single 16-pin connector. Don't cheap out here. A quality 850W unit from a reputable brand is the minimum.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a good value 4K gaming card, this isn't it. Go get a 5070 Ti or a cheaper 5080 variant instead. The ROG Astral is for enthusiasts who want the absolute best cooling and don't blink at a $5,000+ price tag. Everyone else should look elsewhere.
Verdict
The ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 is a fantastic graphics card trapped in a terrible price. The performance is genuinely top-tier, the cooling is excellent, and the feature set is complete. But at $5,429, we can't recommend it to anyone who values their money. Buy a different 5080, or step down to a 5070 Ti and pocket the difference.
