NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 may be released on January 21. While the new generation graphics card attracts attention with its performance, its price is a matter of curiosity.
NVIDIA’s new generation graphics card GeForce RTX 5080can meet users on January 21 after its announcement at the CES 2025 event. RTX 5080, which is expected to be the first model of the RTX 5000 series, attracts attention in the graphics card market with its powerful hardware features and performance increases. However, speculations over the high price tag of the device have already created controversy.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Release Date and Expectations
It is claimed that the GeForce RTX 5080 will be available within two weeks after the CES 2025 event. According to information leaked by Twitter user HKepcmedia, RTX 5080 will be released as a replacement for RTX 4080 Super. Following this model, other cards such as RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti are expected to be introduced in a few months.
It will be equipped with high-end features such as RTX 5080, 16GB GDDR7 VRAM and PCIe 5.0 support. However, the card is expected to come with a starting price of $1,500. It is said that the higher model, RTX 5090, can go up to $ 2,500. NVIDIA aims to appeal to a premium user base with these price levels.
RTX 5080 promises significant performance increases over previous generations. While the flagship of the series, RTX 5090, is expected to come with 32GB GDDR7 VRAM, it is stated that the memory capacity is limited in lower models. For example, the fact that the RTX 5060 comes with 8GB VRAM is criticized by some gamers and technology authorities.
In terms of energy consumption, it is stated that the RTX 5090 will use the same 16-pin 12VPWR connection with 600W power requirement. This means that new generation cards may require a more powerful PSU.
RTX 5080 is seen as an important step for NVIDIA to maintain its leadership in the graphics card market. Drawing attention with its high-level performance and innovative technologies, the card can offer an ideal option for gamers and professionals. However, high pricing policy and energy requirements may affect users’ choices. The success of the RTX 5000 series will depend on this strategy of NVIDIA.