ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition: Whisper-quiet power now available

Philipp Briel
Philipp Briel · 3 Minuten Lesezeit
ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition
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ASUS has introduced the new GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition – a high-end graphics card that combines the highest level of performance with an exceptionally quiet cooling design. Developed in collaboration with cooling specialist Noctua, it sets new standards in terms of performance to noise ratio. With a clock speed of up to 2700 MHz, 16 GB GDDR7 VRAM and the latest NVIDIA technology, the card is aimed at gamers, creative professionals and hardware enthusiasts alike.

  • Three Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 fans ensure maximum cooling performance at minimum noise levels
  • Standard clock of 2700 MHz, 16 GB GDDR7 and 1858 AI TOPS for gaming and AI workloads
  • Dual BIOS with quiet and performance mode and 0dB technology
  • Available immediately at a price of 1699 Euro/CHF (RRP)

Quiet cooling, uncompromising performance

The heart of the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition is the cooling system. Three second-generation 120 mm fans from Noctua work in combination with an optimized vapor chamber, a massive heat sink and a special phase change thermal pad. This design ensures that the card remains cool even under full load, without disturbing noise development.

ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition
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Thanks to ASUS 0dB technology, the fans switch off completely at low temperatures, making operation virtually silent. A dual BIOS switch is available for different requirements: Quiet mode focuses on minimum volume, while Performance mode unleashes maximum power. This flexible concept makes the card the ideal choice for both gaming sessions and creative workloads.

RTX-50 power for gaming and AI

In terms of performance, the GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition plays in the top class. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and a standard clock frequency of 2700 MHz, it delivers the power to smoothly display even graphics-intensive AAA titles in the highest resolution and with ray tracing.

ASUS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition
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Features include DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction, which enable significantly improved image quality at high frame rates. With its 1858 AI TOPS, the card is not only suitable for gaming, but also for demanding applications in the areas of 3D rendering, AI model training or image processing.

ASUS recommends a power supply unit with at least 850 watts to operate the card reliably. The ASUS GPU Tweak III software is also available for users to easily overclock and customize the graphics card.

Design meets functionality

Visually, the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition stands out with its characteristic brown-beige color scheme – a trademark of Noctua fans. This deliberately sets it apart from classic gaming designs and appeals to users who value discreet yet striking aesthetics.

In addition to the hardware, ASUS also provides practical added value: buyers receive a free monthly subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud to directly exploit the card’s performance in the creative field. The card can also be used with the ASUS MuseTree AI app, which uses AI-powered image generation to unleash the full potential of the 1858 AI TOPS.

Conclusion

With the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua Edition, a graphics card is now available that combines uncompromising performance with exceptional smoothness. Whether gaming in 4K with ray tracing, rendering complex projects or AI applications – the card delivers top values in all areas.

The combination of Noctua’s high-end cooling and ASUS’ GPU expertise makes it a unique choice in the high-end segment. It is now available from specialist retailers and the ASUS webshop at a price of 1699 euros (RRP). Further details can be found on the official product website.