ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 White OC Edition — PCIe 5.0 x16, 10752 CUDA Cores, 2790 MHz OC Clock, 30 Gbps Memory Speed, 256-bit Interface, Quad-Fan Cooling with Vapor Chamber, ARGB Lighting, 2x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a, Aura Sync

General Information

The ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition (White) is a premium high-performance graphics card designed for gaming, content creation, and AI workloads. It features NVIDIA's latest RTX 5080 architecture, 16GB GDDR7 VRAM, and ASUS' signature cooling solutions, making it ideal for 4K gaming, real-time ray tracing, and AI-accelerated workflows.

With 2790 MHz OC boost, 10,752 CUDA cores, and quad-fan cooling, this card delivers ultra-high performance in a premium white design.

GPU & Performance

• Architecture: NVIDIA Ada Lovelace – supports DLSS 4, ray tracing, and Tensor Cores Gen 5
• CUDA Cores: 10,752 – massive compute power for gaming, rendering, and AI processing
• Boost Clock: 2790 MHz (OC) – factory overclocked for maximum frame rates
• TDP (Thermal Design Power): ~350W – high power draw for top-tier performance
• DLSS 4 Support: Yes – AI upscaling with multi-frame generation for higher frame rates
• Ray Tracing: 4th Gen RT Cores – enhances realism in supported games
• Tensor Cores: 5th Gen – improves AI features like NVIDIA Broadcast and AI upscaling
• AI Performance: 1899 TOPS – enhanced AI acceleration for real-time ray tracing, DLSS 4, and creative applications

Memory & Bandwidth

• VRAM: 16GB GDDR7 – ideal for 4K gaming, texture-heavy applications, and AI workloads
• Memory Interface: 256-bit bus – provides high bandwidth for data-intensive tasks
• Effective Memory Speed: 30 Gbps – fast data transfer for smooth gameplay and rendering
• Bandwidth: Up to 768 GB/s (calculated from 30 Gbps * 256-bit bus)
• Memory Type: GDDR7 – latest generation with higher efficiency and lower latency

Cooling System

• Cooling Solution: Quad-Fan Force with axial-tech fans and patented vapor chamber
• Fan Control:
  • Smart fan curve via GPU Tweak III software
  • Semi-passive mode – fans stop at low temperatures for silent idle operation
• Heatsink: Large aluminum heatsink with heat pipe array for efficient heat dissipation
• Backplate: Reinforced metal backplate for structural rigidity and passive cooling

Display Outputs & Resolution Support

• Video Outputs:
  • 2 x HDMI 2.1b – supports 8K@60Hz HDR, 4K@120Hz HDR, and Variable Refresh Rate
  • 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b – supports 8K@60Hz (DSC mode) and HDR
• Max Simultaneous Displays: Supports up to 4 monitors
• Max Resolution:
  • 7680 x 4320 (8K UHD) via HDMI or DisplayPort
  • Supports 8K@60Hz (DSC mode) with verified cables
• HDR Support: Yes – for enhanced color depth and contrast
• G-Sync Compatibility: Yes – eliminates screen tearing
• Multi-Monitor Setup: Ideal for immersive gaming, productivity, and content creation
• Thunderbolt™ 5 Compatibility:
  • If used via Thunderbolt™ 5, bandwidth is limited by **DisplayPort™ 2.1 (up to 77.4 Gbit/s). Chain monitors using verified Thunderbolt™ cables for best results

Connectivity & Power

• PCIe Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16 – backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0
• Power Connectors:
  • 1 x 16-pin PCIe 5.0 power connector – standard for high-end GPUs
  • Supports up to 350W – ensures stable power delivery
• Recommended PSU: 850W – ensure sufficient headroom for AIO cooling and pump units if used
• Cable Management:
  • Modular power cable included for clean build

Physical Dimensions & Installation

• Length: 288.46 mm – requires full-tower case with ample clearance
• Width: 153.7 mm – standard for high-end GPUs
• Height: 48 mm – compact for most mid-sized cases
• Weight:
  • Card: ~700 g
  • Package: ~1000 g
• Mounting: Standard dual-slot bracket with secure screw mounting
• Slot Size: 3.8 slots – fits most ATX cases