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ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC

Name: ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC
Brand: ASUS
SKU: asus-geforce-rtx-5080-16gb-gddr7-noctua-oc
Price: 1639.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

ASUS's special-edition 5080 with three Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans, vapor chamber cooling, and a 2730 MHz OC boost for serious silent-build enthusiasts.

75/100

Very good

Overall score · how we rate

16GB GDDR7DLSS 4 with multi-frame genTriple Noctua NF-A12x25 fans2730 MHz OC modeBlackwell architecture

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Why we rate it

Class-leading silent cooling
Vapor chamber and Phase Change pad
Strong 2730 MHz OC factory boost
DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation
Significant price premium
Brown Noctua aesthetic divides opinion

Score profile

Where the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC wins and loses

Scored against the graphics cards class

4K rasterisation

Ray tracing

Cooling and acoustics

100

Build quality

Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

General info

ArchitectureBlackwell

GPU chipRTX 5080

DLSS version4

Memory

VRAM16 GB

Memory typeGDDR7

Compute units

Boost clock2730 MHz

Game clock2700 MHz

AI performance1858

Design and cooling

Fan count3

Factory overclockedYes

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Who it's for

Is the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Noctua OC right for you?

Buy it if

Silent-build enthusiasts

If a near-silent gaming PC is genuinely a priority, this Noctua-cooled 5080 is the best 5080 partner card you can buy. The triple NF-A12x25 G2 fans deliver acoustics no other 5080 card can match.

Skip it if

Value-focused or aesthetic-conscious buyers

If you want the 5080 chip at the lowest sensible price, standard ASUS TUF or Prime variants deliver identical gaming fps for much less. The Noctua brown aesthetic also won't fit every build.

Silent-build enthusiast

Building a near-silent gaming PC where acoustic performance is genuinely the priority. The Noctua edition's triple-fan cooling is unmatched in 5080 partner cards.

excellent

Noctua brand enthusiast

Building a themed PC around Noctua's signature brown and beige aesthetic. The card slots straight into the visual identity in a way no other partner card matches.

excellent

Premium 4K gamer

Wants the absolute best 5080 partner card experience with premium acoustics and build quality. The Noctua edition delivers, at a price premium worth paying for these specific priorities.

good

Value-focused gamer

Wants the 5080 chip at the lowest sensible price. Standard ASUS TUF or Prime variants deliver identical gaming fps for noticeably less money.

skip

Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Noctua-cooled 5080 worth the price premium?

Only if silent operation is genuinely a priority for your build. Acoustic performance is unmatched, but gaming fps is identical to cheaper ASUS TUF or Prime 5080 variants. You're paying for quiet, not speed.

Is the RTX 5080 worth buying over the RTX 5090?

Yes for most gamers. The 5080 delivers excellent 4K gaming with the same DLSS 4 features at roughly half the 5090's price. The 5090's extra performance is only justified for serious 4K maximalists or creators.

How loud is the Noctua-cooled 5080 under load?

Genuinely whisper-quiet. The triple NF-A12x25 G2 fans are among the quietest 120mm fans available, retasked for GPU cooling. Sustained gaming load barely registers above ambient room noise.

What PSU do I need for the Noctua 5080 OC?

Nvidia recommends 850W for the 5080. With a power-hungry CPU like a Ryzen 9 or Core i9, step up to a quality 1000W unit for transient spike headroom.

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