NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 24 GB may launch earlier than planned, with availability expected around January 2027 and December 2026 as the earliest option. According to a post from Board Channels' ChannelGate account, NVIDIA is accelerating the launch timeline. The same report indicates that the RTX 5080 16 GB and RTX 5090 D V2 will no longer be supplied to China, making the 24 GB model the only flagship option in that market.
It remains unclear if the 16 GB card will be discontinued globally. NVIDIA has reportedly cleared most of its RTX 5080 16 GB inventory, with remaining stock expected to last about two months, aligning with previous leaks suggesting a January discontinuation. Specifications are still unconfirmed, but the 24 GB configuration on a 256-bit bus likely implies 3 GB GDDR7 modules.
In China, the card could cost around 19,999 yuan (nearly $3,000), while the 16 GB version already sells for close to $2,000 in the U.S.—double its $999 MSRP. With a worsening memory shortage expected in 2027, the 24 GB card is likely to be both expensive and difficult to obtain.
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