GeForce RTX 5080 24GB Design Package Delay
Nvidia delayed the distribution of design packages for the rumored 24 GB GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. Partner manufacturers had not received the necessary documentation by the end of October, according to a report cited by notebookcheck-hu.com. Without these design files, board partners cannot complete the layout, testing, and validation phases required before mass production begins.
One card manufacturer previously stated that launching a new video card takes at least six weeks from the receipt of design specifications. This delay casts doubt on the rumored January 2027 release window. Initial reports from Chinese distribution channels suggested Nvidia accelerated its roadmap to target a December 2026 or January 2027 launch, according to iPon. However, the missing paperwork makes a January debut unlikely.
Board partners raise prices on graphics cards
Board partners increased prices on existing hardware as supplies tighten across regional markets. ASUS and Gigabyte raised factory prices on the GeForce RTX 5080 and other cards on October 20, theGeek reported. ASUS increased prices by roughly $150 for the RTX 5080 and $30 for the RTX 5070 Ti. Gigabyte raised prices by approximately $180 for the 5080 and $30 for the 5070 Ti.
Wholesale prices for the 16 GB GeForce RTX 5080 rose by more than 2,000 RMB (about $300), bringing total costs to roughly 15,000 RMB ($2,020) in China, according to theGeek. Ipon.hu noted that 16 GB RTX 5080 prices reached $2,000 in recent weeks, representing an $800 increase over a two-month span. Chinese channel checks cited by PC Guru indicate that Nvidia stopped shipping further RTX 5080 graphic chips to local partners, leaving existing inventories to last approximately two months.
Nvidia may announce 24 GB model at CES
Nvidia may still announce the 24 GB model at CES 2027, scheduled for January 6 through 9, notebookcheck-hu.com reported. Commercial units are not strictly required for a product announcement, allowing the company to showcase the hardware before shipping retail units weeks later. Industry reports compiled by iPon indicate that Nvidia plans to phase out the 16 GB GeForce RTX 5080 alongside the China-exclusive GeForce RTX 5090D V2, positioning the 24 GB RTX 5080 as the top consumer option in China.
Pcguru.hu noted that the upcoming 24 GB variant features 50 percent more video memory than its 16 GB predecessor, though exact specifications and pricing remain unconfirmed by Nvidia. Memory costs and an industry-wide manufacturing shift toward high-margin HBM memory continue to pressure global GPU supplies, according to theGeek.
Frequently Asked Questions About the RTX 5080 24GB
When did board partners expect to receive the RTX 5080 24GB design packages?
Nvidia originally scheduled the distribution of design documentation for October, but partners had not received the files by the end of the month, according to notebookcheck-hu.com.
How much did wholesale prices for the 16 GB RTX 5080 increase in China?
Wholesale prices for the 16 GB model climbed by more than 2,000 RMB, pushing total costs to approximately 15,000 RMB ($2,020), as reported by theGeek.
What price increases did ASUS implement on October 20?
ASUS raised factory prices by about $150 for the RTX 5080 and $30 for the RTX 5070 Ti, according to data from theGeek.
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