RTX 5080 Doom Edition Matches RTX 5090 in Price, Not Performance
ASUS has teamed up with Bethesda to launch the limited-edition ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Doom Edition , commemorating the release of Doom: The Dark Ages . To elevate its exclusivity, ASUS is offering this themed graphics card as part of a special Doom Edition bundle , limited to just 666 units worldwide . It’s available exclusively through Bethesda’s Gear Store , priced at $1,999.99 (including a copy of the game), or $1,899.99 without.
The RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition in the bundle has been visually reimagined to match the Doom aesthetic, featuring custom design elements that reflect the game’s dark, industrial style. However, the changes are purely cosmetic — the card delivers the same performance as the standard ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC model. Some fans may feel the bundle could have offered more value if ASUS had included enhanced factory overclocks or other performance tweaks to set it apart from the regular edition.
At nearly $2,000 , the Doom-themed bundle clearly targets die-hard Doom enthusiasts. For reference, the upcoming Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 WindForce 32GB is also expected to retail for around $1,999 , making the price of this RTX 5080-based package seem steep by comparison. Had ASUS built the bundle around an RTX 5090 instead, it would likely have felt more justified to high-end buyers.
The standard ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition already costs $1,799.99 , meaning customers are paying an additional $200 for the Doom -themed design, exclusive packaging, and related merchandise — a premium that may only appeal to the most dedicated fans.
The ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Doom Edition Bundle includes a Steam copy of Doom: The Dark Ages – Premium Edition , valued at $99 . Buyers who opt out of the game receive a $100 discount , bringing the total to $1,899.99 .
The Premium Edition offers several perks, including:
- Two days of early access
- All future DLC campaigns
- A digital artbook
- The game’s original soundtrack
In addition, players unlock exclusive in-game content such as the Divinity Skin Pack , featuring skins for the Doom Slayer, dragon, and Atlan characters, along with the exclusive Doom Slayer Legionary Skin .
Beyond the graphics card and game, the bundle also comes with themed merchandise:
- A custom mousepad (31.5 x 11.81 inches / 800 x 300 mm) featuring Doom: The Dark Ages artwork
- A replica yellow keycard
- A black “Mark of the Slayer” t-shirt , available in sizes from small to 3XL
Only 666 units of the bundle are being produced, and the Bethesda Gear Store has already marked it as “low stock .” At the time of writing, both versions — with or without the game — remain available for purchase globally at prices of $1,999.99 and $1,899.99 , respectively, before shipping costs.
