Nvidia RTX 5080: Specifications, price, performance & more
NvidiaThe RTX 5080 is Nvidia’s next-gen high-end GPU and after months of speculation, we now all the details. As such, we’ve gathered up all that we know about this card, including price, specifications, and performance.
Though the RTX 5080 will not be as earth-shaking as the RTX 5090, it still boasts some impressive specs and will be a powerful card. PC builders looking for a cheaper option that still comes with all the bells and whistles will be keen to see what the card can bring to the table.
While most previous details regarding this new card had come mainly from leaks and rumors, Nvidia finally dropped all the details on January 7, 2025 at CES.
As such, here is everything you need to know about the RTX 5080, from when it’ll be released, pricing, and much more.
Release date
The RTX 5080 will be available to purchase from January 30, 2025.
According to Nvidia, the card will be available to purchase directly from their website as well as select retail stores.
Given that these items typically sell out almost instantly, we’ll be sure to update this section with how to pre-order the RTX 5080 so you can get your hands on one before stock runs out.
How much will it cost?
Diamond FoundryThe RTX 5080 will cost $999 USD, making it a much more affordable option compared to the RTX 5090’s hefty $1,999 USD price tag.
Despite being a cheaper option than the RTX 5090, this model will still let “you run the most graphically demanding games and creative applications with stunning fidelity and performance. With NVIDIA Studio you can bring your creative projects to life faster than ever.”
RTX 5080 Specifications
The RTX 5080 boasts some powerful specs despite not even being the most powerful model as part of this new line.
Here is a complete rundown of everything included in the RTX 5080.
| Card | Specs |
| GPU Chip | GB203-400 |
| Cuda Cores | 10752 |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Max memory bus | 256-bit |
| Memory speed | 30 Gbps |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s |
| Wattage | 360W |
RTX 5080 Features
PCWorldWhile previously rumored, we can now confirm that the RTX 5080 will feature support for Display Port 2.1, as well as HDMI 2.1. This is an upgrade on the Ada Lovelace cards, which did not support DisplayPort 2.1.
Should you wait for the RTX 5080?
The 80-suffix cards are usually a good option for PC gaming fans who want high-end performance without shelling out the big bucks for a top-of-the-line flagship card.
In addition, those looking for a bargain should be on the lookout now as retailers will likely begin heavily discounting old stock of RTX 4090 or RTX 4080 Super cards to make way for the shiny new GPUs.