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Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDDR7, 256 Bit, PCI-E 5.0, 2805MHz Core Clock, 3 x DP 2.1a, 1 x HDMI 2.1b, NVIDIA DLSS 4, GV-N5080AORUSX W-16GD

Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce 16G Graphics Card

Bottom line: The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce 16G Graphics Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the graphics cards category, priced around $2,979.90 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 16:16 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-22. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080; Blackwell Architecture

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

With NVIDIA graphics cards from GIGABYTE you can achieve unparalleled gaming performance. Our GPUs are engineered for peak performance and outstanding graphics quality to take gaming standards to a new level. With advanced cooling solutions and cutting-edge technologies, GIGABYTE NVIDIA graphics cards deliver impressive graphics and perfect gaming experiences that allow players to master any virtual battlefield with confidence and precision.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce 16G Graphics Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the graphics cards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the graphics cards category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080; Blackwell Architecture
  • 16 GB GDDR7 RAM (memory interface)
  • Core/memory clock: (boost: 2805) MHz
  • 1x HDMI, 3x DP, height: dual slot
  • DirectX 12

Full Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
Weight16g
GPU SeriesNVIDIA RTX 50 Series
Model NameGV-N5080AORUSX W-16GD
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberGV-N5080AORUSX W-16GD
Built-In MediaManual
Number of Fans3
Mfr Part NumberGV-N5080AORUSX W-16GD
Video ProcessorNVIDIA
Antenna LocationGaming, Professional
Core/memory clock(boost: 2805) MHz
Graphics Card Ram16 GB
Graphics Ram Size16 GB
Graphics Ram TypeGDDR7
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Memory Clock Speed30000 MHz
Graphics CoprocessorNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Graphics DescriptionPCI Express x16 5.0
Item Dimensions L x W8.66"L x 5.12"W
Full listing titleGigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDDR7, 256 Bit, PCI-E 5.0, 2805MHz Core Clock, 3 x DP 2.1a, 1 x HDMI 2.1b, NVIDIA DLSS 4, GV-N5080AORUSX W-16GD

Performance Data

View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.

Which local LLMs fit in 16 GB?

16 GB holds a 20–27B model at Q4 with a modest context window; 30B-class weights need 24 GB.

  • ✅ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — fits at Q4
  • ✅ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — fits at Q4
  • ❌ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — needs 20 GB+
  • ❌ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — needs 24 GB+
  • ❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+

Across 5 community runs from 5 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 generates a median 132 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per Hardware Corner).

Per-model VRAM guide: which GPU for which LLM →

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Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Xtreme Waterforce 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDDR7, 256 Bit, PCI-E 5.0, 2805MHz Core Clock, 3 x DP 2.1a, 1 x HDMI 2.1b, NVIDIA DLSS 4, GV-N5080AORUSX W-16GD is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-22. Price and availability subject to change.

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