RTX 5080 vanishes from NVIDIA's US Marketplace: Production end unconfirmed
As of late October, the GeForce RTX 5080 was no longer listed on NVIDIA's US Marketplace, with the specific GPU filter temporarily missing from the site. This disappearance coincides with a significant spike in retail prices and ongoing rumors regarding a potential hardware refresh involving increased VRAM.
The removal of the RTX 5080 from the US marketplace does not necessarily confirm the end of its production cycle. NVIDIA's shop aggregates both Founders Edition cards and third-party retailer stock. If inventory runs low across these partners, the model may disappear from search filters. A similar pattern was previously observed with the RTX 5090, which vanished temporarily before being relisted. NVIDIA has not officially confirmed any production halt for the RTX 5080.
However, the market context is concerning. While the MSRP for the RTX 5080 is set at $999, some US retail offers reported in late October reached approximately $2,199.99—more than double the original recommendation. Notably, this does not appear to be a global move; reports indicate that both RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 remain listed on NVIDIA's UK site, suggesting the disappearance is localized rather than a coordinated global withdrawal.
The 24 GB VRAM Rumors
The timing of the marketplace disappearance aligns with circulating rumors about a hardware update. According to reports from VideoCardz citing internal sources, a new RTX 5080 variant featuring 24 GB of VRAM could replace the current 16 GB version. This transition is rumored to occur between December 2026 and January 2027. It is important to note that neither NVIDIA nor any other manufacturer has officially announced this specific model or a scheduled product transition.
Ultimately, consumers should distinguish between two separate developments: the documented absence of the card in the US store and the unconfirmed reports regarding a 24 GB specification. Even if the 16 GB production continues, the massive gap between the $999 MSRP and actual retail prices makes the current market situation highly volatile.
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