NVIDIA is preparing to release the GeForce RTX 5080, a powerful graphics card. The RTX 5080 is part of NVIDIA’s new Blackwell series and will be one of the first cards in the lineup.
This time, NVIDIA might release the RTX 5080 before the top-tier RTX 5090, which is different from their usual way of launching products. According to Hong Kong media outlet HKEPC on X (via Guru3D), RTX 5080 will be available for purchase on January 21st.
The report says NVIDIA will show off the RTX 5080 during their CES 2025 event on January 6th. CES is a big event where tech companies reveal their newest products. In his keynote speech, NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, is expected to introduce the Blackwell series, including the RTX 5080.
If the leak is true, the RTX 5080 will be available to buy just two weeks after CES, on January 21st, making it the first Blackwell card that customers can get. This is unusual because NVIDIA usually starts with its flagship model, like the RTX 5090.
However, there’s no official word on when the RTX 5090 will be released. Releasing the RTX 5080 before the flagship RTX 5090 might be part of NVIDIA’s plan to appeal to more gamers by offering a powerful card at a lower price.
What’s new with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080? A leaked image of the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC Edition shows some exciting updates. For better heat management, a new Tri Frozr 4 cooling system with improved fans and a copper baseplate. It features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory for faster performance and smoother gaming. It has 3 DisplayPort outputs and 1 HDMI port for connecting displays.
The RTX 5080 will also support NVIDIA’s advanced features, such as ray tracing for realistic lighting, DLSS for sharper graphics, and NVIDIA Broadcast for better live streaming. The CES 2025 event will share more details, and fans are eager to hear NVIDIA’s official announcement.
