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NVIDIA's RTX 5080 24 GB Could Arrive As Early As December With 50% More VRAM, As 16 GB Models Already Sell For Over $2,000
Wccftech • • technology
Key Points:
- NVIDIA plans to launch the 24 GB GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card between December 2026 and January 2027, likely unveiling it at CES 2027.
- The new RTX 5080 will feature a 50% increase in VRAM over the current 16 GB model, but is expected to come with a significantly higher price due to DRAM supply constraints.
- NVIDIA will discontinue the RTX 5090D V2 and 16 GB RTX 5080 models in the Chinese market, focusing exclusively on the 24 GB RTX 5080 for that region.
- The 24 GB RTX 5080 may either be a VRAM upgrade or a more powerful SKU similar to the rumored RTX 5080 SUPER, which would offer higher clock speeds and memory bandwidth.
- Demand from AI applications, particularly in China, is expected to drive early adoption of the 24 GB RTX 5080, potentially before it reaches mainstream gamers.
