ASUS Introduces New PRIME GeForce RTX 5080 EVO Graphics Cards

ASUS has unveiled new PRIME GeForce RTX 5080 EVO and EVO OC Edition graphics cards. The primary update from earlier PRIME RTX 5080 models is the replacement of a vapor-chamber cooling system with a traditional cooling design.

The company states the new models are designed to be its most affordable RTX 5080 offerings and that thermal performance should not be affected by the change.

Product Specifications and Design

The new EVO models maintain the same core specifications and physical dimensions as the previous PRIME RTX 5080 cards.

Key features include:

• Form Factor: A 2.5-slot SFF-Ready design.
• Cooling System: A traditional cooling assembly featuring three axial-tech fans and a vented backplate, replacing the vapor-chamber system used previously.
• Clock Speeds: The EVO OC Edition maintains a boost clock speed of 2685 MHz. The reference design for the RTX 5080 has a boost clock of 2617 MHz.
• Additional Features: Both models retain dual BIOS modes with Performance and Quiet fan settings and use phase-change GPU thermal pads.

According to ASUS product information, aside from the cooling system revision, the specifications are identical to the earlier models.

Market Context and Pricing

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is currently sold for approximately $1,400 in some markets, which represents an increase over its launch MSRP. Multiple sources report that GPU shortages and price increases have occurred in many regions, attributed to supply chain issues.

ASUS has indicated that the new PRIME RTX 5080 EVO models are positioned as potentially more affordable options within its RTX 5080 product lineup. No specific pricing for the EVO models was provided in the available information.

The PRIME series from ASUS also includes previous models such as the PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC Edition.