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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Unveiled: Specs and release insights

Naftary Thitu by Naftary Thitu
December 18, 2024
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RTX 5080

The NVIDIA GeForce is shaping up to be a highly anticipated addition to NVIDIA’S next-generation Blackwell GPU lineup, targeting release in early 2025. The RTX 5080 is expected to redefine the gaming and creative computing. Here is a detailed breakdown of rumored specs, potential performance and release timeline.

Specifications

The RTX 5080 is build on NVIDIA’S Blackwell architecture, designed to offer significant improvements in efficiency and performance. Here’s what the leak suggest about it specs.

  • GPU Architecture: Blackwell, featuring the GB203 chip.
  • CUDA Cores: 10,752, with 84 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), on par with previous high-end models like the RTX 4080 Super.
  • VRAM: Configurations include 16GB of GDDR7 memory at launch, with a rumored 24GB variant for future-proofing. Memory speeds reach 32Gbps, offering bandwidth of 1,024GB/s.
  • Memory Interface: A 256-bit bus, slightly limiting compared to the flagship RTX 5090’s rumored 512-bit bus.
  • Power Consumption: 400W TDP, requiring a single 16-pin power connector.
  • Display Outputs: Likely to include support for DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1, ideal for high-resolution and high-refresh-rate displays.

Performance expectations

While not as powerful as the rumored RTX 5090, the RTX 5080 is expected to deliver a significant leap over its predecessor, the RTX 4080. The move to GDDR7 memory enhances speed and efficiency. Additionally, improvements in the architecture could enable smoother gaming at 4K resolutions and AI based rendering. For creatives, faster data processing and ray tracing cores promise better performance in tasks like 3D rendering and video editing.

NVIDIA has not confirmed its prices yet. Industry speculations estimate RTX 5080 will launch at a price of $999. The pricing aligns with it as a cost-effective alternative for gamers and creators looking for high-end performance without the flagship premium of RTX 5090 expected at $1,699.

Rumors suggest NVIDIA will unveil the RTX 5080 at CES 2025, with availability soon after. Historically, NVIDIA’s “80” series cards have been the first in their generation to hit the market, although surprises are possible based on past launch patterns.

The RTX 5080 represents NVIDIA’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of graphical power while improving energy efficiency. While it’s 256-bit memory interface and CUDA core count have drawn some skepticism, the card’s use of GDDR7 memory and advanced architecture could provide meaningful upgrades for gamers and creators.

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