The RTX 5080 is part of the Blackwell series, which is used in both gaming and data center applications. The GPU uses a special 5nm process node (N5B) that has been optimized for improved energy efficiency and performance. Based on previous information, the RTX 5080 is expected to offer significant performance gains over the RTX 4080, especially for gaming and general graphics tasks. The card is said to be equipped with the GB203-300-A1 GPU chip, which is based on the PG144/147-SKU45-PCB and comprises 84 streaming multiprocessors (SMs). This represents an increase of around 10.5% compared to the 76 SMs of the RTX 4080. 10,752 CUDA cores are also included, compared to 9,728 for the previous generation, if the information is correct, which of course should always be viewed with the necessary distance.
Memory and bandwidth
The RTX 5080 will have 16 GB of video memory based on the new GDDR7 standard. This memory standard offers a speed of up to 32 Gbps, which enables a maximum memory bandwidth of 1 TB/s – an improvement of around 43% compared to the RTX 4080. By comparison, the RTX 4090 achieves a bandwidth of 1,007 GB/s. Rumors suggest that a variant with 24 GB of memory could be released, but this will not be available as standard.
Energy requirements and cooling
The maximum power consumption of the RTX 5080 (Total Board Power, TBP) is expected to be 400 watts, which is an increase of 80 watts compared to the RTX 4080. The graphics card is equipped with a 12V 2×6 power connector that can deliver up to 600 watts of power. This suggests a powerful but energy-intensive model that may require revised cooling to cope with the additional demands.
Performance and possible applications
The RTX 5080 is expected to offer 10% better performance than the RTX 4090, especially in ray tracing applications. While it may fall behind the RTX 4090 in certain aspects, it will be significantly faster compared to the RTX 4080. Gamers can expect high frame rates in 4K resolution, making it an attractive option for modern gaming. The card could also score points in professional applications such as video editing or machine learning thanks to advances in memory technology and architecture.
Pricing and availability
There is currently no official information on the price of the RTX 5080. The RTX 4080 was released at an introductory price of $1,199, while a later SUPER variant was available for $999. The RTX 5080 could be priced in a similar range, especially if it offers performance on par with the RTX 4090 at a more affordable price.
Release date
The final development of the RTX 5080 was reportedly completed in September 2024. However, a release before the end of the year is unlikely. The card could be unveiled in early 2025, possibly at CES in January, where other models in the RTX 50 series, including the RTX 5090 and RTX 5070, could also be unveiled. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is expected to offer a powerful combination of improved performance, modern memory standards and new architectural features. For gamers and professionals looking for a powerful GPU, it could be an attractive option. However, questions about pricing and actual availability remain unanswered until the official announcement.
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