ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Graphics Card
ASUS
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Graphics Card
The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB is a high-end graphics card built for gamers and creators who demand durability and thermal performance. It combines military-grade components, advanced cooling with a phase-change thermal pad, and NVIDIA Blackwell architecture with AI acceleration for demanding workloads.
Why this product
Phase-change thermal pad for GPU longevity
A phase-change GPU thermal pad works with a 3.6-slot vapor chamber and MaxContact design to improve temperatures by up to 2°C compared to traditional designs, ensuring stable performance under sustained loads.
Military-grade durability with protective coating
TUF 5K black metallic capacitors provide 52% wider temperature tolerance and 2.5X longer lifespan than standard capacitors. A protective PCB coating guards against moisture and debris.
Axial-Tech fans deliver 23% more airflow
Dual-ball bearing fans spin counterclockwise on the two outer units to reduce turbulence. All three fans stop below 50°C for quiet operation during light tasks.
1858 AI TOPS with fifth-gen Tensor Cores
Built for NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, neural shaders, and NVIDIA ACE for AI-enhanced graphics and digital humans. Includes ninth-gen NVIDIA Encoder for video acceleration.
Dual BIOS for quiet or performance modes
Toggle between Quiet and Performance modes to balance noise and speed. Includes GPU TWEAK III for advanced tuning without external tools.
- GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- Memory16GB GDDR7
- Memory Speed30 Gbps
- CUDA Cores10752
- AI Performance1858 AI TOPS
- Boost Clock2730 MHz (OC mode) / 2700 MHz (Default)
- Max Display Output4 displays
- Physical Length348 mm (13.7 inches)
- SKUASU-3382
- EAN4711387856673
- Requires PCIe 5.0 slot and 850W or higher PSU with 1×16-pin connector; ASUS recommends TUF Gaming Gold 1200W or 1000W models.
- Fits standard ATX cases with 3.6-slot depth clearance (348 × 146 × 72 mm).
- Supports up to 4 displays via 2×HDMI 2.1b and 3×DisplayPort 2.1b connections; maximum resolution 7680 × 4320.
- Does not support NVLink or Crossfire multi-GPU configurations.
Best for
- High-refresh competitive gaming with NVIDIA Reflex 2 and G-SYNC support
- Content creation with NVIDIA Studio tools, ninth-gen encoder, and 1858 AI TOPS for video and image work
- Heavy thermal environments where durability and sustained cooling matter more than cost
- Users who value silent operation during light loads through automatic fan shutdown below 50°C
Trade-offs
- Systems with PSU capacity below 850W or non-PCIe 5.0 motherboards
- Compact cases requiring less than 3.6-slot depth clearance
- Multi-GPU setups; this card does not support NVLink or Crossfire
- Buyers seeking lower power consumption; this is a high-performance desktop part with significant thermal output
NVIDIA Blackwell architecture is elevated by enhanced cooling and power delivery, fortified with rugged reinforcements for exceptional durability. Lock, load and dominate with the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 5080, designed to withstand the harshest conditions and deliver unparalleled performance.
AI PERFORMANCE: 1858 AI TOPS
- Military-Grade Components — Premium durability
- Protective PCB Coating — Against moisture and debris
- Large Vapor Chamber — 3.6-slot design with optimal heat transfer
- Axial-Tech Fans — Up to 23% more air than standard fans
- Perfect PSU Companion — TUF Gaming Gold 1200W/1000W
- Phase-Change GPU Thermal Pad — Optimal heat dissipation for GPU longevity
- Dual BIOS Toggle — Quiet or Performance mode
- GPU TWEAK III — Ultimate GPU tuning utility
The Ultimate Platform for Gamers and Creators
- Fifth-Gen Tensor Cores — Max AI performance with FP4 and DLSS 4
- New Streaming Multiprocessors — Optimized for neural shaders
- Fourth-Gen Ray Tracing Cores — Built for Mega Geometry
- AI-Enhanced Graphics and Performance — NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
- Game-Winning Responsiveness — NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp
- True-to-Life Graphics — Full ray tracing with neural rendering
- Digital Humans and AI Assistants — NVIDIA ACE
- Accelerate Your Creativity — NVIDIA Studio creator tools and technology
- Enhance Any Video with AI — NVIDIA Broadcast and ninth-gen NVIDIA Encoder
- Performance and Reliability — NVIDIA app with Game Ready and Studio Drivers
- The Ultimate Gaming Display Technologies — NVIDIA G-SYNC
Premium Durability
TUF Capacitors
TUF 5K black metallic capacitors provide 52% wider temperature tolerance and a 2.5X longer lifespan than standard capacitors.
Cooling Mastery
This advanced cooling design features the ASUS-exclusive MaxContact manufacturing technique, a phase-change GPU thermal pad and efficient Axial-tech fans, helping to ensure premium thermal performance, optimized airflow and quiet operation, all within a robust and vented metal exoskeleton.
MaxContact Design
MaxContact is a special ASUS manufacturing process that effectively expands the surface area of the heat spreader that sits atop the GPU by 5%, compared to traditional designs. This improves temperatures by up to 2°C, in concert with an extensive heatsink array and powerful Axial-tech fans.
Large Vapor Chamber
A vapor chamber and jumbo-size heatsink efficiently soaks up heat from the GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, helping to ensure premium performance in a variety of scenarios.
Axial-tech Upgrades
Axial-tech fans spin on dual-ball bearings and propel up to 23% more air than standard fans.
New Directions
The two outer fans spin counterclockwise to reduce turbulence and enhance air dispersion. All three fans stop when GPU temps are below 50°C, for quieter operation during light tasks.
General
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | TUF-RTX5080-O16G-GAMING |
| GPU Architecture | NVIDIA Blackwell |
Performance
| CUDA Cores | 10752 |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 2730 MHz (OC mode) / 2700 MHz (Default) |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 30 Gbps |
| AI Performance | 1858 AI TOPS |
| Max Display Resolution | 7680 × 4320 |
| OpenGL Support | OpenGL 4.6 |
Connectivity
| PCIe Standard | PCI Express 5.0 |
|---|---|
| HDMI Outputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1b |
| DisplayPort Outputs | 3 × DisplayPort 2.1b |
| HDCP Support | Yes (2.3) |
| Power Connector | 1 × 16-pin |
Physical & Thermal
| Dimensions | 348 × 146 × 72 mm |
|---|---|
| Slot Width | 3.6 Slot |
| Cooling Design | 3.6-slot vapor chamber, phase-change GPU thermal pad, Axial-Tech fans (23% more airflow), MaxContact design |
| Fan Behavior | All fans stop below 50°C |
| Recommended PSU | 850W minimum |
Features & Software
| Dual BIOS | Quiet and Performance modes |
|---|---|
| AURA SYNC | ARGB |
| Software Included | GPU TWEAK III, GeForce Game Ready Driver, Studio Driver |
| Accessories | TUF Graphics Card Holder, Velcro Hook & Loop, Magnet, Adapter Cable (1 to 3), Manual |
Shipping
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Returns
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- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.