ASUS TUF vs Strix | Graphics Card Differences

There are so many options when buying a new graphics card. You might have an idea of the kind of GPU you want such as the GeForce RTX 3080 or the Radeon RX 6700 XT. But choosing the model can be a hard decision.

Asus offers several alternatives to choose from. And among them, Asus TUF and Asus Strix, aka Asus ROG Strix, are both very popular GPUs. While they have some similarities between them, some features make them unique in their own regard.

Here we’ll be using ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC and the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 as a reference and we’ll be comparing both their technical data and benchmark results.

Comparison Between Asus TUF and Asus Strix

Here is the comparison between Asus TUF and Asus ROG Strix graphics cards:

1. GPU

Texture shaders and the number of execution units are included in the GPU core data, and both of these are majorly impactful on the computing power of a graphics card.

GPU	ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC	ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
GPU Chip	GA102-200-K1-A1	GA102-200-K1-A1
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Execution units	68	68
Shader	8704	8704
Render Output Units	96	96
Texture Units	272	272
Raytracing Cores	0	0

2. Memory

Large graphics memory means large and detailed texture quality.

GPU	ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC	ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080
Memory Size	10 GB	10 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6X
Memory Speed	19 Gbps	19 Gbps
Memory Clock	1.188 GHz	1.188 GHz
Memory Interface	320 bit	320 bit
Memory Bandwidth	760 GB/s	760 GB/s

3. Clock Speeds

Higher clock frequency means more speed. The higher the clock frequency, the higher the speed and performance.

GPU	ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC	ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080
Base Clock	1.440 GHz	1.440 GHz
Boost Clock	1.935 GHz	1.740 GHz
Average (Game) Clock	1.91 GHz	1.71 GHz
Overclocking	Yes	Yes

4. Thermal Design

The maximum power consumption of a graphics card is defined by the TDP. The computer’s ventilation and the power supply‘s performance are based on the TDP and need to be optimized.

GPU	ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC	ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080
TDP	370 W	340 W
TDP (Up)	450 W	375 W
Maximum Tjunction	93 °C	93 °C
PCIe-Power Supply	3 x 8-Pin	3 x 8-Pin

5. Cooler and Fans

The cooler and fans’ number and size comes into play when it comes to the volume of the graphics card. A graphics card that makes a lot of noise is definitely annoying. Bigger fans are better since they spin slower but do the same job as the smaller ones.

GPU	ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC	ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080
Fan Type	Axial	Axial
Fan 1	3×100 mm	3×100 mm
Fan 2	—	—
Cooler Type	Air cooling	Air cooling
Noise when Idle	0 dB	0 dB
Noise when there’s a Load	42 dB	42 dB

Other than the above-mentioned features, there’s connectivity, supported video codecs, dimensions, some extra features (Max resolution, DirectX, etc.), and some additional data which are more or less the same between both graphics cards.

6. Benchmark Test

For the benchmark test, we tested both graphics cards against many different games and high-performance software. And for almost every one of those, the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC was superior. For example, against the game, Grand Theft Auto 5 with the resolution of 3840×2160 (2160p), the average FPS (Frame per Second) of ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 OC was 90 fps; whereas, ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 had an average of 88 fps.

Our Verdict

Both of these GPUs are extremely good but Asus ROG Strix is by far better than Asus TUF. Although TUF provides more longevity, ROG Strix is clearly the winner here when it comes to performance. And for a budget GPU, Asus Strix is definitely one of our favorites. Get yours now and experience the difference!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which GPU is more budget-friendly – Asus Strix or TUF?

While the Asus ROG Strix GPU series offers a much better gaming experience, Asus TUF is both budget-friendly and fares well against high-performing GPUs such as ROG Strix. Sure, it’s not as powerful as Strix but its longevity makes it worth going for.

Does Asus Strix and TUF GPUs support Raytracing?

Since raytracing is the new standard for games with 3D graphics, no GPU is considered good unless it supports raytracing. And yes, both of these GPUs support Raytracing. It gives you a prime visual experience while gaming.

Conclusion

With new graphics cards coming out every year, it can get overwhelming to choose one that fits you. And both Asus ROG Strix and Asus TUF are great GPU series. While one has better overall performance, the other has better overall longevity. We hope we were able to help you find the GPU that you were looking for.