Best RTX 5080 Custom Models from Different Brands

GeForce RTX 5080 is the second graphics card released by Nvidia after the flagship GeForce RTX 5090. GeForce RTX 5080 sits below the RTX 5090 in the GeForce RTX 50 series and is one of the world’s most powerful consumer graphics cards. It is an excellent card for 4K gaming and is around 10 percent faster than the RTX 4080 SUPER and up to 12 percent faster than the Radeon RX 7900 XTX from AMD. Comparing it with Nvidia’s previous flagship, i.e., RTX 4090, RTX 5080 is, on average, only 12 percent slower but with much lower price and power consumption.

GeForce RTX 5080 uses Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GPU architecture on a 5nm TSMC manufacturing process. It uses GB203 GPU chip and has 10752 CUDA Cores, 84 RT Cores (4^th Generation), and 336 Tensor Cores (5^th Generation). It comes with 16 GB GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit interface. The memory runs at a speed of 30 Gbps and generates a bandwidth of 960 GB/s. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4, PCI-Express 5.0, Real-Time Ray Tracing, HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b, G-Sync/FreeSync, AV1 Hardware Encoding/Decoding, Deep Learning Super Sampling 3 (DLSS 4). The maximum power consumption of the card is rated at 360W (for reference model), and the card uses the new 16-pin 12VHWPR connector for power.

Best Value RTX 5080

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 WINDFORCE OC SFF 16G

[Excellent Value, Compact or SFF Design, Dual-BIOS, Clean Design, Runs Cool and Quiet, NO RGB]

If you are looking for an RTX 5080 card that offers an excellent price-to-performance ratio, then it is Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 WINDFORCE OC SFF 16G. It is a no-nonsense RTX 5080 card with great performance, has all the necessary features, and is priced very competitively (close to or equal to the official base MSRP). Moreover, it is a smaller form factor (SFF) RTX 5080 card with relatively compact dimensions. It has a clean design and does not come with RGB LED lighting. The card comes overclocked from the factory with a GPU Boost Clock of 2670 MHz, 53 MHz more than the reference model. The WINDFORCE cooling system on this card uses an aluminum heatsink with a vapor chamber baseplate and seven heatpipes. The heatsink is cooled by three Hawk fans (with unique fan blade design) that spin in alternate directions to reduce air turbulence and improve airflow. The 3D Active Fan provides semi-passive cooling where the fans will remain off when the GPU temperature is on the lower side, and the fans start automatically when the GPU temperature increases with load, especially when playing games. The card comes with dual BIOS, Performance (default), and Silent, and you can switch between these modes using a physical switch on the side of the card.

The card is relatively smaller than RTX 5080 custom models. It is 304mm in length and has a 2.2-slot design. A metal backplate with vents (for airflow) protects the card, provides the card rigidity, and helps with cooling. A vertical VGA Holder comes bundled with the card. The Graphics Card Holder prevents sagging and reduces any risk of damage to the card and PCIe slot due to the bending of the card. Using the GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC), you can adjust clock speed, voltage, fan mode, and power target in real time and customize other card settings. The card requires one 16-pin 12V-2×6 connector and 850W power supply for power. Display connectivity options include one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports.

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 WINDFORCE OC SFF 16G Specifications
CUDA Cores	10752
RT Cores	84
Tensor Cores	336
GPU Clock	2670 MHz Boost
Memory Clock	30 Gbps
Memory Size	16 GB GDDR7
Memory Interface	256-bitd
Bus Interface	PCI Express 5.0
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6
PCI-E Power Connector	16-pin 12V-2×6 x 1
Output Ports	HDMI 2.1b x 1, DisplayPort 2.1b x 3

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Best Silent RTX 5080 [Also the Coolest RTX 5080]

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM SOC

[Runs Very Cool and Super Quiet, Large Factory Overclock, Classy Design]  

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM SOC is the MSI flagship RTX 5080 model that comes with a powerful cooler and is whisper-quiet in operation. The card comes overclocked from the factory, and you can increase the overclocking a little further using the MSI Center overclocking and tuning software. The card has a GPU Boost Clock of 2745 MHz, 128 MHz more than the reference design, and using the MSI Center, you can safely set the GPU Boost Clock to 2760 MHz. The HYPER FROZR THERMAL DESIGN cooling consists of a massive aluminum heatsink with eleven heatpipes and a large vapor chamber baseplate for cooling GPU, VRAM, and VRM. The heatsink is cooled by three STORMFORCE Fans (having seven blades) and features claw texturing and a circular arc for optimal airflow with minimal noise. The card has semi-passive cooling and dual BIOS (Gaming and Silent). The card runs very cool and is super silent in operation.

It is a massive card that is 359mm long and has a quad-slot design. It has a metal backplate that protects the card and helps cool some components located at the backside of the PCB. A GPU support stand is included with the card to prevent sagging. RGB lighting is present on the card, but it is done tastefully and is not flashy. It uses a 16-pin connector for power, and the manufacturer recommends an 850 PSU. Display connectivity options include one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports.

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM SOC Specifications
CUDA Cores	10752
RT Cores	84
Tensor Cores	336
GPU Clock	2745 MHz Boost / 2760 MHz (MSI Center)
Memory Clock	30 Gbps
Memory Size	16 GB GDDR7
Memory Interface	256-bitd
Bus Interface	PCI Express 5.0
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6
PCI-E Power Connector	16-pin 12V-2×6 x 1
Output Ports	HDMI 2.1b x 1, DisplayPort 2.1b x 3

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Most Overclocked RTX 5080

Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

[Large Factory Overclock and High Overclocking Potential, Beautiful Design, Solid Build Quality, Feature Rich, Runs Very Cool and Silent, 5 Display Outputs]

Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition is the most overclocked RTX 5080 card and has the highest overclocking potential because of its massive cooler. It is Asus’s premium or flagship RTX 5080 model, having exceptional build quality and many features. Also, it is one of the most expensive RTX 5080 custom models and the only RTX 5080 model with a quad fan setup. The card comes with a large factory overclock, and in Asus’s software, you can increase the GPU clock speed a bit more without losing stability and overheating. It has a GPU Boost Clock of 2760 MHz, a good 143 MHz more than the reference model. Moreover, by enabling the OC mode in Asus Tweak III software, the GPU Clock increases to 2790 MHz. The card uses a massive aluminum fins heatsink with a vapor chamber base and eight copper heatpipes for cooling. There are three Axial-tech fans on the front of the heatsink and one fan at the back of the card to move additional air. The card also has semi-passive cooling and dual-BIOS, Performance (P), and Quiet (Q). You can switch between the two BIOS modes (Performance or Quiet) using a switch on the side of the card. In default performance mode, the card runs extremely cool, and in quiet mode, the card is whisper-quiet but has slightly higher temperatures.

It is a massive and bulky card that weighs almost 3 kilograms. The card is 358mm in length and has a quad-slot design. A strong metal backplate protects the card and gives it rigidity. ROG Graphics Card Holder comes bundled with the package, and it helps prevent the graphics card from sagging. Aesthetically, the card looks beautiful and uses an attractive color scheme. Also, the card’s build quality is exceptional, and uses a metal shroud. The card also features ARGB lighting and has two PWM FanConnect headers for connecting chassis fans and syncing them with CPU or GPU fan curves for optimized cooling. For power, the card uses one 16-pin connector, and an 850W PSU is recommended. Regarding display output ports, the card comes with five display outputs but can support a maximum of 4 displays at a time. It has two HDMI 2.1b ports and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports.

Asus ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition Specifications
CUDA Cores	10752
RT Cores	84
Tensor Cores	336
GPU Clock	2760 MHz Boost / OC mode: 2790 MHz
Memory Clock	30 Gbps
Memory Size	16 GB GDDR7
Memory Interface	256-bitd
Bus Interface	PCI Express 5.0
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6
PCI-E Power Connector	16-pin 12V-2×6 x 1
Output Ports	HDMI 2.1b x 2, DisplayPort 2.1b x 3

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Best Looking RTX 5080 with Fancy RGB Lighting

ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme INFINITY

[Stylish and Beautiful Design, Attractive ARGB LED Lighting, Runs pretty Cool, 12VHPWR Safety Light]

ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme INFINITY is one of the best-looking RTX 5080 models offering excellent performance. It is a stylish-looking card with a big fancy RGB LED bar at the top and RGB LED lighting elements at the sides. The card comes in a grey color scheme with bronze-colored elements at the sides and on the backplate. It is an overclocked edition card with a GPU Boost Clock of 2670 MHz, 53 MHz more than the reference design. It uses IceStrorm 3.0 cooling solution that consists of a big aluminum heatsink with seven copper heatpipes and a vapor chamber baseplate for GPU, VRAM, and VRM components. The heatsink is cooled by three BladeLink Fans. The card has semi-passive cooling and dual-BIOS (performance and quiet modes). The BIOS modes can be switched to one another using a toggle button on the side of the card. The card runs pretty cool but is relatively louder than other models.

The card is 332mm in length and has a 3.5-slot design. A stylish die-cast metal backplate protects the card and helps cool some of the components located at the back. A GPU Support Bracket comes bundled with the card to help prevent the card from sagging due to its weight. The card sports SPECTRA 2.0 RGB Lighting that can be customized and synced with compatible devices via the SPECTRA LINK Lighting Sync port using the Zotac Firestorm utility. The card uses a 16-pin 12V-2×6 connector for power and needs an 850W power supply. A 12V-2×6 Safety LED Light that lets you know if the power cable is fully inserted or not to prevent melting of the 16-pin 12V-2×6 power connector. Display connectivity options include three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port.

ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme INFINITY Specifications
CUDA Cores	10752
RT Cores	84
Tensor Cores	336
GPU Clock	2670 MHz Boost
Memory Clock	30 Gbps
Memory Size	16 GB GDDR7
Memory Interface	256-bitd
Bus Interface	PCI Express 5.0
DirectX	DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL	OpenGL 4.6
PCI-E Power Connector	16-pin 12V-2×6 x 1
Output Ports	HDMI 2.1b x 1, DisplayPort 2.1b x 3

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Budget RTX 5080 Custom Models

• MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G VENTUS 3X OC PLUS
• GALAX GeForce RTX 5080 1-Click OC
• ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5080

Best Mid-tier RTX 5080 Custom Models

• MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G VANGUARD SOC
• Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS

See also:

• RTX 5080 vs RTX 4080 SUPER vs RX 7900 XTX Comparison

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