RTX 5080 Appears to Have Been Discontinued, as Prices Hit $2,000 and it Disappears From Nvidia's Store - IGN

The RTX 5080 has disappeared from Nvidia's GeForce Marketplace, following the RTX 5090's removal, as the RAM crisis continues to impact the graphics card market. This disappearance suggests Nvidia may be discontinuing the high-end model, though rumors indicate a potential 24GB replacement could arrive as early as December.

According to a post on ChannelGate via Club386, Nvidia is preparing to replace the 16GB RTX 5080 with a 24GB version. However, this solution may not address pricing concerns, as current memory costs would likely make the new model even more expensive than the already soaring prices of existing models.

Price Surge

The most powerful consumer GPU currently available from Nvidia is the RTX 5070 Ti, which launched at $749 in 2025 but now costs at least $1,299. The RTX 5070 has seen a similar increase, from its $549 launch price to at least $849 currently.

For those still seeking an RTX 5080, prices have reached astronomical levels. The cheapest available model on Newegg is a Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 edition from MSI priced at $1,899—nearly double its $999 launch price. Micro Center lists all RTX 5080 models as "store pickup only," with the cheapest Gigabyte Windforce card priced at $1,979.

Supply Uncertainty

While RTX 5080 units remain available for purchase, stock appears to be dwindling rapidly. The Gigabyte Windforce model, for example, is already out of stock in all New York locations. Samsung, which manufactures most of Nvidia's graphics memory, recently warned that the RAM shortage will worsen in 2027, potentially making high-end graphics cards even more scarce and expensive.