On August 8, 2025, ASUS officially unveiled the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition graphics card, which comes as a result of another successful collaboration with renowned Austrian silent cooler manufacturer Noctua. The new product delivers cutting-edge performance built on the new NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and thanks to the aforementioned Noctua cooling, it is the quietest air-cooled graphics card in its category.
Design and cooling of the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition
This special edition impresses at first glance with its massive four-slot cooler and iconic brown and beige Noctua design that will catch many an eye. Airflow is taken care of by a trio of premium 4.72 inch Noctua NF-A12x25 G2 PWM fans with Sterrox LCP blades (solid liquid crystal polymer vibration-resistant), an ultra-narrow 0.02 inch gap, and an optimized shape for maximum efficiency and minimal noise.
Heat is removed from the GPU by a vapor chamber and a solid aluminum passive, complemented by a phase-change thermal pad for better heat transfer. Rear metal reinforcement with large vents improves airflow and MaxContact technology increases contact area by 5% to help maintain lower temperatures.
The cooling system, developed in collaboration between ASUS and Noctua, pushes the boundaries of silence. Thanks to 0dB technology, the fans stop completely at temperatures below 50°C (122 °F), so operation is completely silent during normal work or less demanding gaming.
Performance and technical specifications
The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition builds on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture to deliver high and efficient performance that can playfully handle the latest games or creative applications. It supports the latest technologies such as DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, 4th generation ray tracing, and NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp for instant response in demanding competitive games.
With a powerful core, fast GDDR7 memory, and a wide memory bus, the card is ready for 4K gaming with maximum detail but also for accelerating demanding workloads. NVIDIA Studio drivers and software tools also make this graphics card a powerful tool for video editing, 3D modelling and AI work.
However, its design is massive and doesn’t fit into small SFF cabinets. If you give it enough space and the right airflow, it will reward you with extremely quiet operation even under sustained load. That’s why it’s the ideal choice for users who combine top-quality gaming with multimedia creation and advanced AI projects for days on end.
Technical Specifications – ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Chip | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Base/boost frequency | 2 700 MHz/2 730 MHz |
| CUDA JADRA | 10 725 |
| Memory size | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| VRAM | 30 Gb/s |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Maximum resolution | 7680 × 4320 px (8K) |
| Dimensions | 15.16 × 5.94 × 3.43 inch |
| Consumption | 360 W |
| Manufacturer code | RTX5080-O16G-NOCTUA |
| Outputs | 3× DisplayPort 2.1b | 2× HDMI 2.1b |
| Cooling | Active |
| Power connector | 16-pin PCIe |
| Recommended PSU | 850 W |
| PCIe version | PCI Express 5.0 ×16 |
Availability of ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition
The ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition was officially unveiled on August 8, 2025 and is now available at select retailers and in Europe. The current price for the European market is around € 1,699 ($ 1,850), which is more than the reference € 854 ($920) of the Founders Edition model. The higher price is influenced by the premium workmanship, Noctua’s special cooling system and limited availability.
Conclusion
ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition is the result of a successful collaboration between ASUS and Noctua. Together they created a graphics card that combines extreme performance with absolute silent comfort. Premium craftsmanship, a cutting-edge cooling system, and limited availability make this model the choice for those who value exquisite design and high modern performance. If you have the space in your cabinet and want graphics that can handle the most demanding games and content creation with minimal noise, the ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 Noctua OC Edition should be at the top of your list.