Product specifications
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition Graphics Card
A high-end graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, with 16GB of GDDR7 memory at 30 Gbps and a PCIe 5.0 interface. The TUF Gaming OC Edition adds an enhanced triple-fan cooler engineered for sustained loads without a noticeable temperature climb.
At a Glance
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Spec |
Detail |
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GPU |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
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Memory |
16GB GDDR7 — 30 Gbps |
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CUDA Cores |
10,752 |
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Interface |
PCIe 5.0 |
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Power Connector |
1x 16-pin |
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Recommended PSU |
850W |
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Max Resolution |
8K (7680×4320) |
Key Features
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30 Gbps GDDR7 memory — a real jump from the previous generation
The higher memory bandwidth of GDDR7 reduces data bottlenecks in high-resolution gaming and professional workloads like editing and rendering, most visible at 4K and above.
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Enhanced TUF triple-fan cooling
TUF's design is built for durability and continuous operation, with three fans working together to keep noise down while holding temperatures low under long sessions — well suited to extended gaming or render jobs.
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PCIe 5.0 interface for future headroom
Most current systems won't fully use the extra bandwidth yet, but PCIe 5.0 keeps the interface from becoming a bottleneck as future motherboards and CPUs catch up.
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Modern display outputs with 8K support
Two HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs support up to 8K, opening the door to professional display setups or future ultra-high-resolution monitors.
Which Graphics Card Fits You?
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Card |
Best for |
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RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
Tight budget and small-form-factor builds |
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RTX 5070 12GB |
1440p gaming at high settings |
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RTX 5080 16GB — this page |
4K at maximum settings, and professional editing/rendering |
This card is right for you if you…
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Game at 4K and want high settings with stable frame rates
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Work in video editing or 3D rendering and need extra memory and bandwidth
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Are building a system meant to last several years without an early upgrade
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Have an 850W+ PSU and enough case clearance (3.6 slots)
Consider something else if…
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You only game at 1080p or 1440p — an RTX 5070-class card covers you for less
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Your budget or your case is tight (SFF) — the RTX 5060 Ti is the better fit
What Else You Will Need
The card needs at least an 850W PSU with a 16-pin connector, and enough internal clearance for a 3.6-slot card. To get full value from it, pair it with a recent-generation CPU and fast memory/storage so neither becomes the bottleneck.
FAQ
Does this card need a special power supply?
Yes, an 850W+ PSU with a 16-pin connector is recommended, or a compatible adapter from standard PCIe connectors.
Is it overkill for 1440p gaming?
It runs 1440p comfortably, but its real strength shows at 4K; if you only game at 1440p, an RTX 5070 may be the more cost-effective pick.
How much better is it than the RTX 5060 Ti?
A significant step up in raw graphics performance and memory bandwidth — worth it if you genuinely need 4K performance or heavy professional workloads.





