NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 has disappeared from the company's official United States online marketplace, raising questions about the future of the 16GB Blackwell graphics card as reports suggest a 24GB replacement could arrive before the end of 2026. According to observations of the NVIDIA Marketplace, both the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 are absent from the available GPU selection, leaving the RTX 5070 Ti as the highest performance GeForce model listed. The disappearance follows a similar situation involving the RTX 5090 earlier in October, although NVIDIA has not officially confirmed that either graphics card has reached the end of production.
The timing is particularly interesting following earlier reports of a 24GB RTX 5080 potentially replacing the existing 16GB configuration. According to Chinese graphics card distribution sources associated with Board Channels, NVIDIA has reportedly cleared its remaining RTX 5080 16GB GPU inventory, with existing retail stock expected to support sales for approximately 2 more months. The new model could arrive between December 2026 and January 2027, although the latest information primarily concerns the Chinese market, where the RTX 5080 24GB could also replace the RTX 5090 D V2 as the highest positioned GeForce product. NVIDIA has not confirmed equivalent plans for other regions.
RTX 5080 vs Rumored 24GB Replacement
| Specification | RTX 5080 16GB | RTX 5080 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Not confirmed |
| GPU | GB203 | Not confirmed |
| CUDA Cores | 10,752 | Not confirmed |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR7 reported |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | Not confirmed |
| Memory Bandwidth | 960 GB/s | Not confirmed |
| Power Consumption | 360W | Not confirmed |
| Launch Price | $999 | Not announced |
| Availability | Released January 2025 | December 2026 to January 2027 rumored |
The rumored 24GB configuration would increase VRAM capacity by 50%, potentially making the RTX 5080 considerably more attractive for 4K gaming, demanding texture workloads, content creation, and local AI inference. However, it remains unclear whether NVIDIA intends to release the card as an RTX 5080 SUPER or introduce a revised standard model. Previous rumors associated the SUPER variant with faster GDDR7 memory, higher operating frequencies, and an increased power limit, but none of those specifications have been officially confirmed for the reported 24GB replacement.
Meanwhile, RTX 5080 pricing has increased dramatically. The graphics card originally launched at $999, but an October 28 retail survey found verified United States inventory starting at approximately $1,979.99, with online availability beginning around $1,999.99. That places the RTX 5080 close to the RTX 5090's original launch price, demonstrating how severely limited availability has affected the enthusiast GPU market. Although growing AI demand and higher GDDR7 memory costs may be contributing factors, NVIDIA has not publicly established the reason for the current shortage.
Importantly, the RTX 5080 remains listed on NVIDIA's official product website, meaning its removal from the marketplace does not independently confirm discontinuation. The company previously denied similar claims concerning the RTX 5090, emphasizing that production and shipments would continue despite supply constraints.
The disappearance of the RTX 5080 is concerning, particularly as NVIDIA's enthusiast graphics cards become increasingly expensive and difficult to obtain. A 24GB replacement would address one of the existing model's biggest limitations, providing more flexibility for modern gaming and local AI workloads without necessarily requiring a completely new GPU architecture. However, additional VRAM alone does not guarantee higher gaming performance, and the real concern remains pricing. If NVIDIA introduces a revised RTX 5080 while existing cards already sell for nearly twice their original MSRP, the new model could struggle to offer meaningful value unless production and availability improve.
Would you wait for the rumored RTX 5080 24GB, or has NVIDIA's rising GPU pricing made alternative graphics cards more attractive?
