GeForce RTX 5080: 16 GB Model to Remain, 24-GB-Modell Unlikely
NVIDIA is reportedly moving away from plans for a 24 GB GeForce RTX 5080 due to the high cost of 3 GB GDDR7 chips, leaving the 16 GB version as the primary high-end option.
The high-end GPU market is currently shrouded in uncertainty. While NVIDIA has not officially discontinued the GeForce RTX 5090, its prices are approaching the €8,000 mark, and availability remains limited. This has fueled rumors that a 24 GB GeForce RTX 5080 might serve as a high-capacity alternative, potentially launching as early as January. However, recent reports suggest these plans are hitting a significant roadblock.
According to reports from Board Channels (via Videocardz), NVIDIA is reportedly not pursuing the development of a 24 GB GeForce RTX 5080. This effectively cancels the expected January release for a higher-capacity variant, as board partners have reportedly not yet received any design kits to support such a configuration.
The GDDR7 Cost Barrier
The primary obstacle appears to be the economics of next-generation memory. The industry is seeing a surge in demand for GDDR7 chips, specifically the new 3 GB capacity variants. These 3 GB chips are reportedly twice as expensive as the 2 GB versions. While they offer 50% more capacity, the doubling of the price makes them difficult to justify economically for a 24 GB implementation, making the production of a 24 GB GeForce RTX 5080 financially unviable for NVIDIA.
Focus on the 16 GB Standard
Instead, the focus remains on the current GeForce RTX 5080 featuring 16 GB of VRAM and the GB203 GPU. However, even this model has seen price volatility; while prices recently spiked toward €2,000 for entry-level models, they have since stabilized at just over €1,600. As supply issues persist and the likelihood of a major mid-cycle refresh for the RTX 50-series diminishes, the 16 GB model seems set to remain the standard high-end offering.
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