Report: Nvidia Accelerating RTX 5080 24GB Launch, Could Arrive By December
Nvidia is reportedly accelerating the launch of an RTX 5080 24GB variant to replace the existing 16GB model, with a potential arrival as early as December 2026. This move follows the removal of the RTX 5080 from Nvidia's US online store, shortly after the RTX 5090 was also pulled. Market volatility has pushed street prices for the 16GB RTX 5080 to 2.2x its original 999 dollar MSRP, with some units reaching 2,000 dollars, exceeding the launch price of the RTX 5090.
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- ✓ Nvidia removed the RTX 5080 from its US online store two weeks after removing the RTX 5090.
- ✓ The original MSRP for the RTX 5080 was 999 dollars.
- ✓ Street prices for the RTX 5080 have reached 2,000 dollars.
- ✓ Current street prices for the RTX 5080 are 2.2x the MSRP.
What changed
Reports indicate an accelerated December 2026 launch for a 24GB RTX 5080 variant to replace the 16GB model.
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Nvidia May Launch RTX 5080 24GB by December as 16GB Model Vanishes
Nvidia is reportedly accelerating the launch of an RTX 5080 24GB variant to replace the existing 16GB model, with a potential arrival as early as December 2026. This move follows the removal of the RTX 5080 from Nvidia's US online store, shortly after the RTX 5090 was also pulled. Market volatility has pushed street prices for the 16GB RTX 5080 to 2.2x its original 999 dollar MSRP, with some units reaching 2,000 dollars, exceeding the launch price of the RTX 5090.
Why it matters
The shift to a 24GB model suggests a strategic pivot to address dwindling supply and extreme price volatility in the high-end GPU market. The current 16GB version has seen limited stock and significant price inflation. This transition specifically targets the Chinese market according to some reports.
What is confirmed
- Nvidia removed the RTX 5080 from its US online store two weeks after removing the RTX 5090.
- The original MSRP for the RTX 5080 was 999 dollars.
- Street prices for the RTX 5080 have reached 2,000 dollars.
- Current street prices for the RTX 5080 are 2.2x the MSRP.
Still unconfirmed
- The RTX 5080 24GB will feature GDDR7 memory.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the RTX 5080 24GB specifications and pricing
- Delivery of hardware kits to GPU board partners
- Official announcement of a December 2026 release date
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- www.digitalfoundry.net — Digital Foundry | Tech analysis for console and PC games
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- Digital Foundry — Report: Nvidia Accelerating RTX 5080 24GB Launch, Could Arrive By December
- TechPowerUp — RTX 5080 Vanishes From NVIDIA's US Marketplace Two Weeks After the RTX 5090
- Tom's Hardware — Nvidia store quietly pulls the RTX 5080 following RTX 5090 removal — street prices climb to 2.2X MSRP
- PCMag — Nvidia Quietly Removes RTX 5080 Graphics Card From Its Online Store
- IGN — RTX 5080 Appears to Have Been Discontinued, as Prices Hit $2,000 and it Disappears From Nvidia's Store
- Tom's Hardware — Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 prices hit $2,000, costing more than the RTX 5090 did at launch and with limited stock available — original $999 MSRP long forgotten, with prices now 2-3x higher
- www.hardwareasylum.com — Nvidia accelerating launch of RTX 5080 24GB variant ...
- wccftech.com — NVIDIA’s RTX 5080 24 GB Could Arrive As Early As December ...
- shattered.io — RTX 5080 24GB Launch Moves Up to Dec. 2026, Reports Say
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