Graphics cards / Compare
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
Product A: GIGABYTE
GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce OC SFF 16G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 16G
Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Inspire 3X OC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC
Change GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
Compare the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition with
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce OC SFF 16G
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 16G
Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Inspire 3X OC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OCProduct B: NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
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ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce OC SFF 16G
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 16G
Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Inspire 3X OC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC
Change NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
Compare the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G with
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Windforce OC SFF 16G
PNY GeForce RTX 5080 16GB ARGB EPIC-X RGB Overclocked Triple Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC SFF 16G
Gainward GeForce RTX 5080 Phoenix GS
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM LIQUID SOC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G GAMING TRIO OC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Inspire 3X OC
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G Ventus 3X OC29 of 92 fields differ
- 17 different values
- 12 known for one only
- 52 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- ThicknessLower is betterA: 70mmB: 40mmNVIDIA is 30 mm lower.
- LengthLower is betterA: 340mmB: 304mmNVIDIA is 36 mm lower.
Weight
0 to 4,000 g
All 100 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GV-N5080GAMING OC-16GD4Spec databasemedia.game.es/ProductInfo/DataSheet/V1I/021E37AB-F13B-4CE8-88A9-D3DA528FD39B.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product code GV-N5080GAMING OC-16GD. Spanish distributor data sheet with Gigabyte text (Icecat style), dated 2026-05-29.5Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/09cfacd6/679bdd0dcbf66297927da288/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Product code GV-N5080GAMING OC-16GD.6Retailer pagebuildcores.com/products/GPU/l9i08srtt/Gigabyte-GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-GDDR7Read 14 October 2026Part numbers GV-N5080GAMING OC-16GD and GVN5080GAMINGOC16GD.7Retailer pagealternate.de/GIGABYTE/GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-Grafikkarte/html/product/100108947Read 14 October 2026Hersteller-Nr. GV-N5080GAMING OC-16GD.
GTIN / EAN
4719331355494, 8895230475215Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/09cfacd6/679bdd0dcbf66297927da288/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026The English data sheet footer prints 4719331355494 (EAN) and 0889523047521 (the UPC 889523047521 with a leading zero).6Retailer pagebuildcores.com/products/GPU/l9i08srtt/Gigabyte-GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-GDDR7Read 14 October 2026UPC 889523047521. EAN 0889523047521 4719331355494.7Retailer pagealternate.de/GIGABYTE/GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-Grafikkarte/html/product/100108947Read 14 October 2026EAN 4719331355494.
Announced
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Status
Available7Retailer pagealternate.de/GIGABYTE/GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-Grafikkarte/html/product/100108947Read 14 October 2026Listed as Sofort verfuegbar (in stock) on 2026-10-14 with 15 ratings.22Press articlewccftech.com/gigabyte-lists-several-custom-models-of-rtx-5080/ampRead 14 October 2026Pre-launch Best Buy listing. Sales were set to open on 2025-01-30.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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€1,1699Reviewpcgameshardware.de/Geforce-RTX-5080-Grafikkarte-281030/Tests/Release-Preis-kaufen-Benchmark-Review-vs-4080-Super-1464610/7Read 14 October 2026Page 7: the Founders Edition list price is 999 USD or 1169 EUR including German VAT.10Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Geforce-RTX-5090-Grafikkarte-281029/News/Founders-Edition-im-Preis-gesenkt-1468521Read 14 October 2026News dated 2025-03-19: the RTX 5080 Founders Edition costs 1119 EUR instead of the old 1169 EUR. The cut applies only to the NVIDIA Founders Edition store. The old price matches the launch price. Another outlet gave 1179 EUR before launch.
Markets
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Colours
Black4Spec databasemedia.game.es/ProductInfo/DataSheet/V1I/021E37AB-F13B-4CE8-88A9-D3DA528FD39B.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product colour: Negro (Black).6Retailer pagebuildcores.com/products/GPU/l9i08srtt/Gigabyte-GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-GDDR7Read 14 October 2026Manufacturer color: Black.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g/21757549/productRead 14 October 2026Color: Black.
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GPU
GPU brand
Reference launch price (US)
GPU
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GPU architecture
GPU die
Process
Transistors
Die size
Compute units
Shader cores
10,7521Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026CUDA Cores 10752.18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA CUDA Cores 10752.19Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Ray tracing cores
AI cores
ROPs
L2 cache
Infinity Cache (L3)
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FP32 compute (claimed)
AI performance (claimed)
AGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
| Precision | With sparsity | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|---|
| FP4 | No | 900.4 |
| FP4 | Yes | 1,801 |
| FP8 | No | 450.2 |
| FP8 | Yes | 900.4 |
| FP16 | No | 225.1 |
| FP16 | Yes | 450.2 |
| INT8 | No | 450.2 |
| INT8 | Yes | 900.4 |
BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
| Precision | With sparsity | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|---|
| FP4 | No | 900.4 |
| FP4 | Yes | 1,801 |
| FP8 | No | 450.2 |
| FP8 | Yes | 900.4 |
| FP16 | No | 225.1 |
| FP16 | Yes | 450.2 |
| INT8 | No | 450.2 |
| INT8 | Yes | 900.4 |
Clocks
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Base clock
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Game clock
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Boost clock
2,617MHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Boost clock 2.62 GHz. The exact 2617 MHz is from the architecture whitepaper. The Founders Edition runs the reference clocks.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: GPU Boost Clock 2617 MHz.
Boost clock in OC mode
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Reference boost clock
2,617MHz1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Core Clock 2730 MHz (Reference: 2617 MHz).19Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: GPU Boost Clock 2617 MHz.
Memory
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VRAM
16GB1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Memory Size 16GB.18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Standard memory config 16 GB GDDR7.19Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 16 GB GDDR7.
VRAM type
Memory bus width
256bits1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Memory Bus 256 bit.18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Memory interface width 256-bit.19Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 256-bit.
256bits1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Memory interface width 256-bit.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: memory interface 256-bit.
Memory speed
Memory bandwidth
Connectivity
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PCIe generation
51Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Card Bus PCI-E 5.0.18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026PCI Express Gen 5: Yes.19Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
PCIe lanes
Display outputs
AGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1b UHBR20 | 3 | 80 |
Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Output: DisplayPort 2.1b x3, HDMI 2.1b x1. Gigabyte does not name UHBR20. hwcooling and NVIDIA do. Some retailer feeds say DisplayPort 2.1a.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table: DisplayPort 2.1b x3 and HDMI 2.1b x1.17Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-review-the-sweet-spot/2Read 14 October 2026Three DisplayPorts supporting DP 2.1b with UHBR20 and one HDMI port. UHBR20 is 80 Gbps. The page does not give the HDMI version.18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Footnote 2: DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20, up to 4K 480 Hz or 8K 165 Hz with DSC. UHBR20 is 80 Gbps. Footnote 3: HDMI 2.1b.
BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1b UHBR20 | 3 | 80 |
Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Footnotes: 3x DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20 and 1x HDMI 2.1b. UHBR20 is 80 Gbps.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: three DisplayPort 2.1b connections with UHBR20 and one HDMI 2.1b.
Display outputs in total
4
4
HDMI ports
1
1
DisplayPort ports
3
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1b
2.1b
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1b UHBR20
2.1b UHBR20
Fastest DisplayPort link
80Gbps
80Gbps
Max displays
41Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Multi-view 4.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Multi-view 4.18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Multi monitor: up to 4 displays. Gigabyte lists the same Multi-view 4.
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Digital max resolution 7680x4320. The refresh rate is not given.18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Footnote 1: up to 8K 12-bit HDR at 165 Hz with DP 2.1b and DSC. Up to 4K at 480 Hz. Gigabyte states only the 7680 x 4320 resolution, so the 165 Hz at that resolution is NVIDIA's figure.
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Maximum digital resolution: 4K at 480 Hz or 8K at 165 Hz with DSC.
Video engine
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Video encoders
218Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC): 2x ninth generation.19Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 2 x NVENC (9th Gen).
21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 20262x ninth-generation NVENC.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 2 x NVENC (9th Gen).5Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 row: 1 chip, 2 total NVENC.
Video decoders
218Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA Decoder (NVDEC): 2x sixth generation.19Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 2 x NVDEC (6th Gen).
21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 20262x sixth-generation NVDEC.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 2 x NVDEC (6th Gen).5Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 row: 1 chip, 2 total NVDEC.
Hardware video encode
Hardware video decode
Graphics features
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DirectX
Vulkan
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
Frame generation
DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026The DLSS cell lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026The DLSS row lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
Power
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Board power
360W2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page 1: the TGP is 360 W. Page 21 repeats 360 W for the card. Gigabyte states no board power. KitGuru reads a 450 W maximum at a 125 percent power limit slider, so 100 percent is 360 W.16Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/12Read 14 October 2026Overclocking page: the Gaming OC power limit slider in MSI Afterburner goes to 125 percent, a 450 W maximum. That makes the default 100 percent limit 360 W.
Reference board power
360W18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Total Graphics Power 360 W for the RTX 5080 (Founders Edition or reference design).19Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: TGP 360 W.
360W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Total Graphics Power 360 W for the RTX 5080.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: TGP 360 W.
PSU wattage (card maker)
850W1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Recommended PSU 850W.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Recommended PSU 850W. It reproduces the Gigabyte table.7Retailer pagealternate.de/GIGABYTE/GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-Grafikkarte/html/product/100108947Read 14 October 2026Benoetigte Netzteilleistung min. 850 W.
850W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Required system power 850 W, based on a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026System power supply: 850 W power rating minimum.
Power connector
16-pin (revision not stated)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Power Connectors 16 pin*1. Gigabyte names 12V-2x6 only on the box adapter (12V-2x6 to 3x PCIe 8pin), not on the card input, so the revision is not stored.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Power Connectors 16 pin*1. The text writes 12V-2x6 with an LED malfunction indicator.
16-pin (revision not stated)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Supplementary power connectors: 3x PCIe 8-pin cables (adapter in box) or one 450 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 cable. NVIDIA does not name the 16-pin revision.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Hardware section: PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector on the top of the card. The guide does not use the names 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR. It also allows one 450 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 16-pin cable.
Cooling
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Cooler type
Open air4Spec databasemedia.game.es/ProductInfo/DataSheet/V1I/021E37AB-F13B-4CE8-88A9-D3DA528FD39B.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cooling type: active (WINDFORCE 3X, three fans).9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026Windforce cooler with a vapour chamber, nine heatpipes and a dense fin stack, three axial fans.
Open air13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: dual-fan double flow-through cooler with heatpipes and a baseplate.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: both axial fans blow down into the card and out the back in the blow-through design. Five heatpipes.
Fans
34Spec databasemedia.game.es/ProductInfo/DataSheet/V1I/021E37AB-F13B-4CE8-88A9-D3DA528FD39B.pdfRead 14 October 2026Number of fans: 3. Cooling technology: GIGABYTE WINDFORCE 3X.8Retailer pageparadigit.ie/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g/21757549/productRead 14 October 2026Number of fans: 3 fans.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026Three Windforce Hawk fans of about 110 mm. The centre fan spins in reverse.17Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-review-the-sweet-spot/2Read 14 October 2026Three fans with a 10.5 cm impeller diameter.
213Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: two large fans in a double flow-through design.15Reviewguru3d.com/review/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition-reference/page-3Read 14 October 2026Text: dual flow-through design with air from the two fans passing through the heatsinks.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: both fans are 115 mm edge to edge, on one side of the card.
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
Dual BIOS
Yes4Spec databasemedia.game.es/ProductInfo/DataSheet/V1I/021E37AB-F13B-4CE8-88A9-D3DA528FD39B.pdfRead 14 October 2026Key features: dual BIOS (Performance / Silent).9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026A BIOS switch on the back offers Silent or Performance. The only difference is the fan speed.17Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-review-the-sweet-spot/2Read 14 October 2026The BIOS switch is left of the power connector and should default to the performance mode.
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Dimensions and weight
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Length
340mm1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Card size L=340 W=140 H=70 mm. Gigabyte does not say whether the bracket is included. The Icecat feeds of distributors round to 342 x 142 x 70 mm.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Card size L=340 W=140 H=70 mm. The text says the length is 340 mm.7Retailer pagealternate.de/GIGABYTE/GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-Grafikkarte/html/product/100108947Read 14 October 2026Abmessungen: Breite 140 mm x Hoehe 70 mm x Tiefe/Laenge 340 mm. The page labels the sides by its own scheme. By size, 340 mm is the length.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026340 x 140 x 70mm as written by KitGuru. Same as Gigabyte.
304mm1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Card dimensions: length 304 mm. NVIDIA calls the card height Width.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026The list gives 137 x 304 x 40 mm as height x length x depth.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: 304 mm long, 137 mm tall, dual slot.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: 304 mm long.
Height
140mm1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026W=140 mm of Card size L=340 W=140 H=70 mm.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table: W=140 mm.7Retailer pagealternate.de/GIGABYTE/GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-Grafikkarte/html/product/100108947Read 14 October 2026140 mm, the second largest side.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026Second value of 340 x 140 x 70mm.
137mm1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Width 137 mm in NVIDIA's card dimensions.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026First value of 137 x 304 x 40 mm.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: 137 mm tall.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: 137 mm tall.
Thickness
70mm1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026H=70 mm of Card size L=340 W=140 H=70 mm.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table: H=70 mm.7Retailer pagealternate.de/GIGABYTE/GeForce-RTX-5080-GAMING-OC-16G-Grafikkarte/html/product/100108947Read 14 October 202670 mm, the smallest side.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026Third value of 340 x 140 x 70mm.
Slot width
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2slots1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Slots: 2-Slot.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: dual-slot.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: a proper 2-slot card.
Low profile
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NVIDIA SFF-Ready
Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card: Founders Edition yes.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition is on the list.
Weight
1,640g(3.6 lb)11Reviewpcgameshardware.de/Geforce-RTX-5080-Grafikkarte-281030/Tests/Release-Preis-kaufen-Benchmark-Review-vs-4080-Super-1464610/6Read 14 October 2026Page 6: the RTX 5080 FE weighs about 1.64 kg, 180 g less than the RTX 5090 FE at 1.82 kg. NoobFeed also states just over 1600 g.18Reviewnoobfeed.com/hardware/rtx-5080-founders-edition-palit-gigabyte-msi-asusRead 14 October 2026Text: the Founders Edition weighs just over 1,600 g.
Package weight
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Lighting and software
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RGB lighting
Yes4Spec databasemedia.game.es/ProductInfo/DataSheet/V1I/021E37AB-F13B-4CE8-88A9-D3DA528FD39B.pdfRead 14 October 2026Key features: RGB Halo. Lighting: yes, colour: Multi.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026RGB logo with a sliding cover plus RGB LEDs on the fan edges, controllable in Gigabyte Control Center.
Lighting sync
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Measured performance
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GPU clock while gaming (measured)
2,835MHz10Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/5Read 14 October 2026Testing methodology page. Ryzen 7 9800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi, 64 GB DDR5-6000, MSI MPG Gungnir 300R Airflow case, Windows 11 23H2, driver 572.02 for RTX 5080. See the per-metric pages for the values.12Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/7Read 14 October 2026Average GPU clock over 30 minutes of A Plague Tale: Requiem, logged with GPU-Z. Performance BIOS 2835 MHz, Silent BIOS 2827 MHz. The Performance BIOS is stored, since hwcooling says the switch ships in Performance mode.
3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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3DMark Port Royal
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3DMark Speed Way
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Game frame rates
AGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Ray tracing | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra | Off | No | 68.8 | 54.3 |
| A Plague Tale: Requiem | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra | Not available | Not available | 73.3 | 66.7 |
| Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 | 3840 | 2160 | High, TSR 100% scale | Not available | Not available | 45.5 | 41.5 |
BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Ray tracing | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | Off | No | 189.6 | 131.4 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra | Off | No | 131 | 100.5 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra | Off | No | 64.9 | 51.7 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra, RT Ultra | Off | Yes | 101.1 | 81.7 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra, RT Ultra | Off | Yes | 65.5 | 55.3 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra, RT Ultra | Off | Yes | 33.2 | 28.8 |
| A Plague Tale: Requiem | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | Not available | Not available | 147.2 | 130.5 |
| A Plague Tale: Requiem | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra | Not available | Not available | 114.4 | 102.4 |
| A Plague Tale: Requiem | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra | Not available | Not available | 71.8 | 65.8 |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra High, High RT Quality | Not available | Yes | 134.6 | 101.5 |
| F1 24 | 2560 | 1440 | Ultra High, High RT Quality | Not available | Yes | 103.3 | 90.6 |
| F1 24 | 3840 | 2160 | Ultra High, High RT Quality | Not available | Yes | 62.8 | 56.1 |
| Alan Wake II | 1920 | 1080 | High, native resolution | Off | No | 122.2 | 88.4 |
| Alan Wake II | 2560 | 1440 | High, native resolution | Off | No | 87 | 57.3 |
| Alan Wake II | 3840 | 2160 | High, native resolution | Off | No | 49 | 36.1 |
Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
AGIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance BIOS | Gaming | 30 | 37 |
| Silent BIOS | Gaming | 30 | 34 |
BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
| Profile | Load | Distance (cm) | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default fan profile | Gaming | 30 | 37 |
Fan noise while gaming
37dB(A)
37dB(A)
GPU temperature while gaming
Hot spot temperature while gaming
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Memory temperature while gaming
Measured power
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Card power at idle (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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In the box
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In the box
VGA manual, Warranty notice, 1x 12V-2x6 to 3x PCIe 8pin adapter, Versatile VGA holder, Versatile VGA holder manual1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Accessories: VGA manual, Warranty notice, 1x 12V-2x6 to 3x PCIe 8pin adapter, Versatile VGA holder, Versatile VGA holder manual.2Reviewnoticias3d.com/articulo/3860/p2/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5080-gaming-oc-16g-review-completo-precio-ajustado.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specification table, Accessories rows 1 to 5, reproduced from Gigabyte.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026Quick-start guides, a warranty note, the triple 8-pin adapter and the support bracket.
Quick Start Guide, Support Guide, NVIDIA PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector adapter2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equipment section: Quick Start Guide, Support Guide and the NVIDIA PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector adapter.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: a smaller inner box with a quick-start guide and a triple 8-pin to 16-pin adapter.
Power adapter cable included
Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Accessories: 1x 12V-2x6 to 3x PCIe 8pin adapter.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026The box holds the triple 8-pin PCIe power adapter.
Yes2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The adapter connects at least three PCIe 8-pin cables to the 16-pin receptacle on the card.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: a triple 8-pin to 12VHPWR adapter is in the box.
Support bracket included
Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Accessories: Versatile VGA holder. KitGuru confirms a GPU support bracket that screws into the end of the card.9Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rtx-5080-roundup-msi-gigabyte-and-palit/2Read 14 October 2026Gigabyte includes a GPU support bracket which screws into the end of the card.
Links
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Product page
www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Gigabyte product page. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not opened. Its Specification tab was read through search result excerpts of the /in/, /it/ and /es/ pages and through the Noticias3D copy of the table.
Spec sheet
www.gigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/sp1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Graphics-Card/GV-N5080GAMING-OC-16GD/spRead 14 October 2026Specification tab of the same product page. Same reading method.
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Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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