DRH RTX 5070 12G Shadow 3X OC vs ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC

The RTX 5080 is the stronger card: 16GB on a 256-bit bus, 10,752 CUDA cores and roughly 30 Gbps memory against 12GB, 192-bit, 6,144 cores and 28 Gbps. The 5070 is a compact 2.5-slot, 250W card that fits smaller cases and 600W supplies; the Astral is a 3.8-slot quad-fan board that wants an 850W PSU and a big case. Buyers rate the Astral highly (4.7/5 from 62 ratings), and its vapor chamber and phase-change pad keep a 360W-class card quiet; the 5070 is the sensible pick for 1440p on a tighter budget and smaller build.

• Choose the RTX 5070 SHADOW 3X if you game at 1440p, have a 600W-class PSU and a case that only takes a 2.5-slot card.
• Choose the ROG Astral RTX 5080 if you want 4K with ray tracing and DLSS 4, have an 850W PSU and room for a 3.8-slot card.