ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Super TUF Gaming OC
The smart-money pick of the 4080 SUPER stack, with TUF Gaming build quality and a factory overclock at a meaningful discount to the flashier ROG Strix.
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Why we rate it
- Same chip as the ROG Strix
- TUF build quality at a fair price
- Triple-fan cooling stays composed
- Factory overclock out of the box
- Still a chunky triple-fan card
- 320W TDP wants a proper PSU
Where the ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Super TUF Gaming OC wins and loses
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ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Super TUF Gaming OC vs MSI MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER VENTUS 3X OC 16GB
| ASUSASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Super TUF Gaming OCThis page | MSIMSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER VENTUS 3X OC 16GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 97 /100Better | 91 /100 |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Boost clock | 2640 MHzBetter | 2550 MHz |
| Memory type | GDDR6X | GDDR6X |
| TDP | 320 W | 320 W |
| Cuda cores | 10240 | 10240 |
| Memory bus bit | 256 | 256 |
Is the ASUS GeForce RTX 4080 Super TUF Gaming OC right for you?
You want the 4080 SUPER chip but balk at ROG Strix money. The TUF Gaming OC gives you near-identical performance with a robust, well-built triple-fan cooler at a more sensible price tier.
If your case is small or your PSU is under 750W, this card doesn't fit. And if you're shopping new at full price, the RTX 5080 makes more sense for similar money with better feature support.
Before you buy
For most buyers, yes. The TUF Gaming OC uses the same chip and delivers nearly identical performance, while costing £100 or more less. The Strix earns its premium mostly on cooling acoustics and aesthetics, not raw speed.
Nvidia recommends 850W and that's the floor for reliable operation. With a power-hungry CPU like a Core i9 or Ryzen 9, step up to a quality 1000W unit. Don't try to scrape by with a 750W PSU here.
Only at a meaningful discount versus the RTX 5080. The 4080 SUPER is still a strong 4K card with excellent DLSS 3 support, but it lacks DLSS 4 multi-frame generation. At clearance prices the TUF Gaming OC is a strong value pick.
It's a chunky triple-fan card, though slimmer than the ROG Strix. You'll want a mid-tower or larger case with plenty of GPU length and slot clearance. Check your case spec carefully before buying.
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