The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end Blackwell architecture consumer GPU, announced at CES January 2025. It brings GDDR7 memory and Blackwell architectural improvements to the enthusiast tier below the flagship RTX 5090, targeting high-end gaming and content creation.
The RTX 5080 features 16GB of GDDR7 memory, matching the capacity of the RTX 4080 while providing significantly higher bandwidth through the new memory technology. The Blackwell architecture includes 5th-generation Tensor Cores and 4th-generation RT cores.
Positioned as the high-end option for gamers who don't need the RTX 5090's maximum specifications, the RTX 5080 targets 4K gaming with ray tracing and DLSS 4 support. The 16GB memory capacity handles current and near-future games while remaining more accessible than the 32GB flagship.
DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation is supported, enabling significant frame rate improvements in compatible titles. The RTX 5080 offers a more practical power envelope than the RTX 5090 while still providing flagship-class performance for the majority of gaming and creative workloads.