ASUS ROG Astral 5080 Review: A 4K Gaming Beast

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ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC: Power Meets Prestige

ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition Review: Elite Performance in a Premium Design

Introduction

ASUS raises the bar with the ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition — a high-end graphics card built for enthusiasts who want top-tier performance, premium cooling, and standout aesthetics.


Design & Cooling

The card features a large, full-metal build with triple Axial-Tech fans and refined RGB lighting.
Thermals are excellent, averaging around 65°C under load, while noise remains impressively low.

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Gaming Performance

At 4K resolution, this card delivers top-tier frame rates:

  • Cyberpunk 2077 (DLSS 4): 138 FPS

  • Call of Duty MWIII: 190 FPS

  • Hogwarts Legacy: 112 FPS

Performance rivals the RTX 4090, especially with DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation enabled.


  • Dual BIOS, smart power monitoring via 12VHPWR, extra HDMI port, and two FanConnect headers for case fans.


 Availability

  • Roughly 50% higher than the standard RTX 5080

  • Limited global availability


Pros 

✅ Excellent thermal and acoustic performance
✅ Stunning design and premium build
 


Final Rating

CategoryScore
Performance9.3
Cooling9.5
Design & Build9.7
Value for Money7.5

???? Overall Score: 9.0 / 10


Verdict

The ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition is built for gamers and creators who demand excellence without compromise. While its price is steep, it delivers unmatched aesthetics, cooling, and next-gen performance that puts it in a class of its own.