ASUS adds GeForce RTX 5080 TUF BTF with 16-pin and GC-HPWR power connectors - VideoCardz.com
ASUS's new RTX 5080 TUF BTF adds dual power connectors—a sign that AI inference GPUs are pushing past single-rail limits.
Why it matters
GPU power delivery architecture matters for AI inference scaling. As models get larger and inference workloads intensify, connector standards and thermal design become competitive differentiators in the data center GPU market.
The key facts
7 to knowASUS RTX 5080 TUF BTF ships with both 16-pin and GC-HPWR power connectors
Dual power connectors suggest increased power delivery requirements for next-gen inference
Published May 31, 2026 (future date—verify timeliness)
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ASUS GeForce RTX 5080 TUF BTF
Dual power connector support: 16-pin and GC-HPWR
Published May 31, 2026
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