ASUS produces some of the most well-regarded graphics cards on the market, spanning budget-friendly Dual series boards all the way up to flagship ROG Strix designs with triple-fan cooling and factory overclocks. Whether you are building a compact home-theatre PC, a capable 1080p gaming rig, or a high-end 1440p powerhouse, ASUS has a card bearing its name. Since last year, the arrival of NVIDIA's RTX 50-series has shaken up the landscape considerably: GDDR7 memory, PCIe 5.0 interfaces, and significantly improved power efficiency per frame have made some older-generation cards harder to recommend at their current street prices. This comparison covers five ASUS graphics cards available in the UK right now, ranging from an entry-level 6 GB card to a next-generation RTX 5070, so you can weigh up performance, features, and real-world value before spending your money. We have been honest about pricing anomalies where they exist, because buying an older card at an inflated price rarely makes sense when newer alternatives exist at similar or lower cost.
Quick Verdict
Best Overall: ASUS DUAL RTX 5070 OC. The RTX 5070 is a genuinely current-generation card with 12 GB of GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, and excellent 1440p credentials. At under £900, it represents the most sensible flagship purchase from ASUS in this pool.
Best Value: ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK 8GB GDDR7. The low-profile RTX 5060 brings next-generation memory and a compact form factor at a price that makes it accessible for budget builders and small-form-factor enthusiasts alike.
The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition is one of the most premium board partner designs ever produced for the RTX 3060, featuring a triple-fan Axial-Tech cooling system, a reinforced PCIe connector, an OLED display on the card edge, and ASUS's full ROG ecosystem integration including Aura Sync RGB lighting. As a piece of hardware engineering, it is genuinely impressive for its class.
The RTX 3060 itself uses NVIDIA's Ampere architecture with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory over a 192-bit bus. The 12 GB frame buffer was a standout feature when this card launched, providing more VRAM than many higher-tier cards of its era and making it particularly attractive for content creators working with large textures or running AI-assisted applications. The factory overclock on the V2 revision pushes clocks modestly above reference, and the ROG Strix cooling system keeps the GPU well within thermal limits even under sustained load.
At 1080p, the RTX 3060 delivers strong performance in virtually all titles. At 1440p, it manages high settings in many games, though frame rates in the most demanding 2024 and 2025 releases can dip below 60 fps without DLSS assistance. The card supports DLSS 2, which helps, but again lacks the newer DLSS 4 capabilities of Blackwell cards.
The critical issue with the ROG Strix RTX 3060 V2 OC in this context is its current UK price. At over £800, this card is listed at a price point that is extremely difficult to justify in 2025. The RTX 3060 is a three-year-old mid-range GPU that originally launched at around £329. At this price-plus, it costs nearly as much as the DUAL RTX 5070 OC in this pool, which is a dramatically faster, more capable, and more future-proof card. Unless there is a specific reason to need an RTX 3060, such as a particular software compatibility requirement or a refurbished unit at a much lower price, the ROG Strix RTX 3060 V2 OC at this price is very hard to recommend.
Verdict: An excellent board partner design on a capable GPU, but the current UK listing price makes it extremely poor value compared to newer alternatives in this very catalogue.
Pros
- 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer remains generous for 1080p and 1440p workloads
- Triple-fan ROG Strix cooling keeps temperatures very low under sustained gaming loads
- OLED display and Aura Sync RGB add premium aesthetic touches
Cons
- Current UK price of over £800 is extremely poor value for a three-year-old mid-range GPU
- Ampere architecture and DLSS 2 are outclassed by Blackwell cards at similar or lower prices
- PCIe 4.0 interface is not a dealbreaker but is one generation behind current standards
The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2070 Super Advanced OC is a card from NVIDIA's Turing generation, which launched in 2019. At the time of its release, it was one of the finest mid-to-high-end graphics cards available, and ASUS's ROG Strix treatment gave it a triple-fan cooling solution, a factory overclock pushing the boost clock to around 1845 MHz, and the full ROG aesthetic package including Aura Sync RGB and a reinforced PCIe slot.
The RTX 2070 Super uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory over a 256-bit bus, which was a strong configuration in 2019 and 2020. The card supports NVIDIA's first-generation ray tracing cores and DLSS 1.0 and 2.0, though it lacks the more refined DLSS 3 and DLSS 4 implementations found on newer architectures. At 1080p, the RTX 2070 Super still delivers solid performance in many titles, and at 1440p it remains playable in less demanding games.
However, the RTX 2070 Super is now a six-year-old card, and its limitations are increasingly apparent in 2025. Driver support, while still active, will eventually be wound down. The card's ray tracing performance is noticeably slower than even mid-range Ampere cards, and it lacks the efficiency improvements of later architectures, consuming more power for equivalent output. DLSS support is limited to older versions, and there is no Frame Generation capability whatsoever.
The pricing situation is even more problematic than the RTX 3060 V2 OC. At close to £960, the ROG Strix RTX 2070 Super is listed at nearly the same price as the DUAL RTX 5070 OC, which is a card from a completely different performance era. The RTX 5070 is faster in virtually every metric, consumes power more efficiently, supports modern features, and has a multi-year relevance advantage. There is no scenario in which the RTX 2070 Super at this price makes sense as a new purchase in 2025.
We have included it here for completeness, as it is part of ASUS's available catalogue, but buyers should approach this listing with extreme caution and seek out the current price before considering any purchase.
Verdict: A historically significant card with excellent build quality, but its current listing price makes it one of the worst-value graphics card purchases available in the UK market today.
Pros
- 256-bit memory bus provides strong bandwidth for a card of this era
- ROG Strix triple-fan cooling is exceptionally effective and keeps noise levels low
Cons
- Listed at close to £960, nearly matching the RTX 5070 OC price despite being six years older and far slower
- Turing architecture lacks DLSS 3 and DLSS 4, limiting effective frame rate uplift in modern titles
- No Frame Generation support and ageing driver lifecycle reduce long-term usability
Buying Guide
Resolution and Refresh Rate Targets
The single most important factor when choosing a graphics card is knowing your target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming at 60 fps in mainstream titles, an entry-level card like the RTX 3050 6G or RTX 5060 LP is entirely adequate. If you want 1080p at 144 fps or higher in competitive games, a mid-range card becomes necessary. For 1440p gaming at high settings and 60-plus fps, you need something in the RTX 5070 class or equivalent. Buying more GPU than your monitor can use is wasteful; buying less than your monitor demands leads to frustration.
VRAM: How Much Do You Actually Need?
VRAM requirements have been climbing steadily. In 2025, 8 GB is the practical minimum for comfortable 1080p gaming in demanding titles, and 12 GB is increasingly recommended for 1440p. The RTX 3050 6G's 6 GB frame buffer is already a constraint in some titles, while the RTX 3060's 12 GB and the RTX 5070's 12 GB GDDR7 offer considerably more headroom. Content creators, those running AI workloads locally, or anyone using high-resolution texture packs should prioritise VRAM capacity above almost everything else.
Memory Technology: GDDR6 vs GDDR7
GDDR7, found on the RTX 5060 LP BRK and the DUAL RTX 5070 OC, offers roughly double the bandwidth per pin compared to GDDR6. This translates to better performance in memory-bandwidth-limited scenarios, which includes many modern open-world games and AI-assisted rendering tasks. If you are buying a card today and plan to keep it for three or more years, GDDR7 is a meaningful advantage.
Form Factor Considerations
Most graphics cards are designed for standard ATX cases and will not fit in slim or low-profile enclosures. If you are building in a compact chassis, the RTX 5060 LP BRK is the only card in this pool that fits. Always check your case's maximum GPU length and slot height before purchasing, and verify that your PSU has the appropriate power connectors for your chosen card.
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0 cards like the RTX 5060 LP BRK and DUAL RTX 5070 OC are fully backwards compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 motherboards. The bandwidth difference between PCIe generations is rarely a bottleneck for current graphics cards, so do not worry about needing to upgrade your motherboard to benefit from a PCIe 5.0 GPU.
Power Supply Requirements
Always check the TDP of your chosen card and ensure your PSU has sufficient headroom. A general rule is to have a PSU rated at least 150 W above the card's TDP, accounting for the rest of your system. For the RTX 5070, a 750 W PSU is the recommended minimum. For the RTX 5060 LP, 450 W to 550 W is sufficient. For the RTX 3050 6G, a quality 450 W unit is adequate.
Pricing Sanity Checks
As demonstrated by some of the listings in this roundup, older graphics cards can sometimes be listed at prices that bear no rational relationship to their performance. Always compare the price of any card you are considering against current-generation alternatives before committing. A newer card at the same price will almost always offer better performance, better feature support, and longer relevance.
The ASUS DUAL RTX 5070 OC is the clear overall winner in this roundup. It is the only card here that combines a current-generation architecture, next-generation memory technology, modern feature support including DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation, and a price that, while high in absolute terms, is defensible given what it delivers. For anyone building or upgrading a gaming PC in 2025 with a budget approaching £900, this is the card to buy from this pool.
For those with tighter budgets or compact build requirements, the ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK is the best value pick. It brings Blackwell architecture and GDDR7 memory into a low-profile form factor at around £330, making it the most accessible next-generation option available here.
The RTX 3050 6G DUAL OC is a workable entry-level option at its price point, though its 6 GB VRAM limit is a genuine concern for longevity. The ROG Strix RTX 3060 V2 OC and ROG Strix RTX 2070 Super Advanced OC are both excellent pieces of hardware engineering, but their current UK listing prices are extremely difficult to justify in a market where newer, faster, more efficient cards are available for comparable or lower cost. Approach those two listings with caution and always verify the current price before purchasing.
