Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 Master ICE 16G

RTX 5080 Specifications

The RTX 5080is based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and manufactured using the 4 nm process node. It was launched approximately 3 months ago, originally priced at $999. It features 10752 cores, including 84 compute units (SMs), 336 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 112 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 84 dedicated RT cores and 336 Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 2617 MHz. The RTX 5080 comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 256-bit bus. Memory runs at 1875 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 960 GB/s.

This GPU has a very high thermal design power (TDP) of 360 W. A PC case with excellent airflow and a high-quality, high-wattage power supply are essential for stable operation.

RTX 5080 Performance

RTX 5080 is a high-end graphics card, achieving a relative gaming performance score of 74.77% compared to the best available performance. It delivers excellent gaming experiences across all resolutions and maintains 60+ FPS at 4K in most modern titles when paired with a high-performance CPU. This GPU is designed for gamers seeking 150+ FPS at 1440p or smooth 4K gaming at 60+ FPS with ultra settings.

The gaming performance-per-price ratio of RTX 5080 is 32.2%, indicating lower value in this category. However, since this is a high-performance GPU, it remains a viable option for users who prioritize gaming performance and are less concerned about budget constraints.