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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (2025) by NVIDIA
Starting from $999.00
Launch price for the base storage/RAM variant
Disclaimer: The price shown is the official launch price (MSRP) for the base storage/RAM configuration.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
A more affordable Blackwell card with 16GB of GDDR7 memory and 360W TDP.
About NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (2025)
The RTX 5080 brought NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture to a lower price tier than the RTX 5090, with 10,752 CUDA cores, 16GB of GDDR7 memory, and a 360W TDP. Built on the smaller GB203 die, it targets high-refresh 1440p and 4K gaming with DLSS 4 support, at roughly half the RTX 5090's launch price.
Full Specifications
General
Model
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Chipset
GB203
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell
Process Node
TSMC 4nm (4NP)
Bus Interface
PCIe 5.0 x16
Performance
Cores
10,752 CUDA Cores
Ray Tracing Cores
4th Gen RT Cores + 5th Gen Tensor Cores
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
Boost Clock
2.62 GHz
Memory
Memory Size
16GB GDDR7
Memory Type
GDDR7
Memory Bus
256-bit
Power
TDP
360W
Power Connectors
1x 16-pin (12V-2x6)
Recommended PSU
850W
Connectivity
Outputs
3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b
Dimensions
Length
~304mm (Founders Edition)
Slot Width
2-slot
Known Issues & Fixes
| Issue | Solution / Fix |
|---|---|
| Some users reported the 16GB VRAM capacity feels conservative for a $999 flagship-adjacent card, especially compared to the RTX 5090's 32GB. | Not a defect; a deliberate product-tier distinction from NVIDIA. 16GB is sufficient for the vast majority of games at 1440p and 4K as of this card's release. |
| A number of owners noted performance gains over the previous-generation RTX 4080 Super are more modest than the RTX 5090's leap over the RTX 4090. | Not fixable; reflects this generation's tier-specific performance scaling. Compare direct benchmarks for your target resolution before upgrading. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 have?
16GB of GDDR7.
What's the TDP?
360W.
What PSU wattage is recommended?
850W.
Does it support DLSS 4?
Yes, including multi-frame generation.
Is it PCIe 5.0?
Yes, PCIe 5.0 x16.
What resolution is it best suited for?
High-refresh 1440p and 4K gaming.
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