The rumour mill is circulating once again with endless hints and speculation about the upcoming NVIDIA RTX 5080.
We, for one, are truly hyped for the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series release. While we wait eagerly on the edge of our seats, here’s everything we know about the RTX 5080 so far!
RTX 5080 – The Rumoured Specs
Before we get into the nitty-gritty, there’s been no official announcement from NVIDIA about the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Series. This is purely speculation, but when we do have more information from NVIDIA about the RTX 5080, we’ll be sure to update you.
Similar to the RTX 5090, the NVIDIA 5080 will be engineered utilising the Blackwell architecture, harnessing 10752 CUDA cores to render your gaming worlds in glorious detail. The 5080 is rumoured to be able to reach speeds between 2235MHz to 2520MHz, meaning you’ll be able to enjoy ultra-fast performance in all your multi-threaded applications from AAA gaming, live streaming, to content creation, and much more. What’s more, the expected 16GB GDDR7, support for PCIe 5.0, and 256-bit memory interface will all work in sync to ensure maximum efficiency across all your heavy-duty workloads.
Support for hardware acceleration, ray tracing, and DirectX 12 means the RTX 5080 is the ultimate upgrade for gaming enthusiasts. If these rumoured specs are true, you’ll be able to enjoy your favourite virtual adventures in stunning lifelike quality, complete with buttery-smooth frame rates courtesy of DLSS.
To mitigate any thermal issues with the NVIDIA 5080, this GPU is rumoured to feature onboard triple-slot cooling to help facilitate optimised thermals, even under heavy-duty loads. To ensure the RTX 5080 stays cool and performs at its best, it’s expected that NVIDIA will recommend you pair this GPU with at least a 750W PSU to handle its 350W TDP.
TDLR: you can see a full breakdown of the expected NVIDIA RTX 5080 specs in the table below.
| RTX 5080 Rumoured Specs |
|---|
| Blackwell architecture |
| 10752 CUDA cores |
| 2235MHz base clock speeds |
| 2520MHz boosted clock speeds |
| 16GB GDDR7 |
| 256-bit memory interface |
| 350W TDP |
When Will the NVIDIA RTX 5080 Be Released?
The release date of the NVIDIA 5080 is rumoured to be released sometime in January, after its initial reveal at CES 2025. This means we can hopefully expect to see more information about the RTX 5080 after the 7th – 11th of January 2025. Fingers crossed!
Keep Your Eyes Peeled!
If you’re as excited as we are for the release of the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Series, keep an eye on the Overclockers UK website. We’ll be updating it as soon as these GPUs hit the virtual shelves.
Will You Be Upgrading to the RTX 5080?
Are you hyped for the RTX 5080? Will you be upgrading to this new GPU once it hits the virtual shelves? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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