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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition vs GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G scores 6.9/10 overall, ahead of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition at 5.0/10.

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition leads on size and fit.

The GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G leads on performance, video memory, software support and build and warranty.

They score the same on efficiency and noise.

The biggest difference is video memory, where the GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G scores 7/10 to the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition's 3/10.

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

5.0/10verdict: skip

This is an RTX 5060 for buyers who want a quiet card with a single 8-pin connector for gaming and general desktop use. It suits anyone who values the dual BIOS switch and the 0dB fan mode. It is a poor fit if you want to keep the card for many years, because 8GB of memory is the main concern raised by reviewers.

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GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

6.9/10verdict: wait for deal

This is a factory-overclocked RTX 5080 for buyers who want a quiet, well-cooled high-end card and have a case with room for it. It suits gaming and local AI work that fits within 16GB of video memory. It needs a roomy case, and it has one 16-pin 12V-2x6 power connector with an 850W power supply recommended by Gigabyte.

Typically about £1,510 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC EditionGeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G
Performance30%5/108/10
Video memory25%3/107/10
Software support15%5/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/107/10
Size and fit10%6/104/10
Build and warranty5%6/108/10
Overall5.0/106.9/10

Specifications

SpecASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC EditionGeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 3840 CUDA cores, 128-bit memory interface, PCIe 5.0GeForce RTX 5080, 10752 CUDA cores, core clock 2730 MHz (reference 2617 MHz)
Video memory8GB GDDR7, 28 Gbps memory speed16GB GDDR7, 256-bit bus, 30 Gbps memory clock
Length and slots228 x 123 x 50 mm, 2.5 slotL=340 mm, W=140 mm, H=70 mm; PCB form ATX
Display outputs1 x HDMI 2.1b and 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b; maximum 4 displays; maximum digital resolution 7680 x 4320DisplayPort 2.1b x3, HDMI 2.1b x1
Power connector1 x 8-pin power connectorOne 16-pin (12V-2x6) power connector

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

  • + Cooling and noise praised, especially with the Quiet BIOS
  • + Physical dual BIOS switch trades noise against temperature
  • + Short 228mm card with a single 8-pin connector
  • − 8GB of memory worries reviewers about longevity
  • − ASUS does not publish board power for this card
  • − NVENC and AV1 details are missing from the listings

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want more video memory headroom than 8GB
  • Anyone who needs confirmed AV1 or NVENC support for Plex or Jellyfin transcoding
  • Buyers who want a keep-for-years card with memory headroom
Read the full ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition review ›

GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G

  • + Quiet fans and low temperatures, per owners and TechPowerUp
  • + 4-year warranty with a reinforced metal backplate
  • + 16GB GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus
  • − Large at 340 mm long and 70 mm high
  • − 16GB is fixed, which caps larger AI models
  • − Gigabyte doesn't publish board power

Skip it if:

  • Anyone building in a compact or small-form-factor case.
  • Buyers running local AI models that need more than 16GB of video memory.
  • Buyers who want a published board power figure before choosing a power supply.
Read the full GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G review ›

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