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RTX 5080

The current RTX 5080 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.

NVIDIA · GPU · RTX 50

Image from the Newegg listing
RTX 5080 — GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 MASTER

Retailer photo of GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 MASTER. View this offer in Where to buy

Works well for: 1080p Gaming, 1440p Gaming, 4K / VR

Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically

Cheapest tracked offer (new)
CAD 2,250
Go to offer
at Newegg

14 tracked offers · 3 retailers · checked 2026-11-09

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48
Relative value · Balanced Top 56% in this scenario
#24 of 42 in stock ranked in this scenario
S
1080p Gamingbest grade of 9 scenarios
VRAM
16 GB
Memory bandwidth
960 GB/s
Board power
360 W
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x16
What are you planning to use it for? This scenario sets the value, rank and grades shown across the page.
Value 48

What does it cost today, and is that a good price?

Market confidence: High

At CAD 2250 the RTX 5080 is priced 15% below its CAD 2650 representative market level. Nothing in the current frame clears the same bar for less.

Representative priceCAD 2,650
Lowest verifiedCAD 2,250
Market spreadCAD 2,250–CAD 3,500
Offers / retailers14 / 3

Price looks competitive: the cheapest verified offer is 15% below the current representative level.

Prices & availability

RTX 5080: current price and offers

Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.

14 tracked offers · 3 retailers

VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 MASTERNeweggNewCAD 2,250482026-11-08View offer →
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC EditionASUSNewCAD 2,320472026-11-09View offer →
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition 16GBASUSNewCAD 2,510432026-11-09View offer →
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 WHITE OC EditionASUSNewCAD 2,580422026-11-09View offer →
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 MASTER ICENeweggNewCAD 2,600422026-11-08View offer →
RTX 5080Multiple variants availableAmazon AffiliateVariesFind on AmazonNot trackedNo price snapshotFind on Amazon →

Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

Show the other 9 tracked offers
VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5080 OC EditionNeweggNewCAD 2,650412026-11-08View offer →
ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 OC EditionNeweggNewCAD 2,650412026-11-08View offer →
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 BTF OC Edition 16GBNeweggNewCAD 2,650412026-11-08View offer →
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity Wood 16GBNeweggNewCAD 2,700402026-11-08View offer →
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 16GBNeweggNewCAD 2,700402026-11-08View offer →
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 WHITE OC EditionNeweggNewCAD 2,990362026-11-08View offer →
ASUS PRIME RTX 5080AmazonNewCheck on Amazon362026-11-09View offer →
ZOTAC RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OCAmazonNewCheck on Amazon342026-11-09View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5080 GAMING OCNeweggNewCAD 3,500312026-11-09View offer →

Performance and where it ranks

Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.

Performance Balanced

How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.

#3 of 41 graded graphics cards

  1. #1 NVIDIARTX 5090 100
  2. #2 NVIDIARTX 4090 82
  3. #3 NVIDIARTX 5080 71
  4. #4 AMDRX 7900 XTX 67
  5. #5 NVIDIARTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 67
  6. #6 NVIDIARTX 4080 Super 62
  7. #7 NVIDIARTX 4080 61

Value Balanced

How much of that you get for today’s price.

#24 of 42 currently priced graphics cards

  1. #21 NVIDIARTX 3060 Ti 52
  2. #22 NVIDIARTX 3050 6GB 52
  3. #23 NVIDIARTX 3060 12GB 50
  4. #24 NVIDIARTX 5080 48
  5. #25 NVIDIARTX 4060 46
  6. #26 AMDRX 7700 XT 46
  7. #27 NVIDIARTX 3050 8GB 46

What it is good for

Scenariothis productCapability grade · Value at current priceHigher capabilityHigher Value with current priorities
⚖Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round viewGradeNo grade Value48Higher capability RTX 4090 44 +16% capability · +17% price—
🎮1080p GamingRaster performance · 1080pGradeS Value48Higher capability RTX 4090 S 43 +16% capability · +17% price—
🕹1440p GamingRaster performance · 1440pGradeS Value50Higher capability RTX 4090 S 46 +16% capability · +17% price—
🚀4K / VRRaster performance · 4K / VRGradeS Value79Higher capability RTX 4090 S 82 +16% capability · +17% price—
💎Ray Tracing @ 1080pRay tracing capability · 1080pGradeS Value82Higher capability RTX 4090 S 78 +14% capability · +17% priceHigher Value with current priorities RTX 4080 Super S 85 -4% capability · -28% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 1440pRay tracing capability · 1440pGradeA Value82Higher capability RTX 4090 A 80 +19% capability · +17% priceHigher Value with current priorities RTX 4080 Super A 85 -6% capability · -28% price
💎Ray Tracing @ 4KRay tracing capability · 4KGradeC Value84Higher capability RTX 4090 B 88 +24% capability · +17% price—
🤖AI / Local LLMAI compute · memory and ecosystem fitGradeA Value82Higher capability RTX 4090 S 100 +47% capability · +17% priceHigher Value with current priorities RTX 4080 Super A 90 -7% capability · -28% price
🎨3D Rendering3D rendering · creator workloadsGradeS Value86Higher capability RTX 4090 S 100 +40% capability · +17% price—
🖥Light Use & EfficiencyEfficiency · lighter workloadsGradeD Value3Higher capability RTX 3050 6GB S 49 +243% capability · -73% priceHigher Value with current priorities GTX 1650 B 100 +238% capability · -91% price

Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.

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Trade-offs

Works well if

  • 1080p Gaming is your main prioritygraded S for 1080p Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
  • You want memory headroom — memory is not what limits it hereno memory cap applies to this grade — the raster index sets it, not the frame buffer
  • DLSS 4.5 + 5 with multi-frame generation matters to yousecond-generation transformer upscaler + dynamic multi-frame generation; DLSS 5 in supporting games — derived from the blackwell architecture, not from a scraped feature flag

Consider other options if

  • You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near CAD 1351, against a cheapest tracked CAD 2250
  • Not the pick if Light Use & Efficiency is your main useit grades only D there

Better ways to spend this money

Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.

Similar options to the RTX 5080

Chosen for Balanced

Similar option · higher capability NVIDIARTX 4090
PriceCAD 2,640
Relative Value44
Capability+16%
Price difference+17%
Similar option · higher capability

Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.

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Only candidates that clear the configured meaningful-upgrade gate will be shown; roles are omitted rather than filled.

Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.

Specifications and compatibility

What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.

Core / Performance

Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
GPU chip
GB203
GPU variant
GB203-400-A1
Process node
5 nm
Transistors
45,600 million
Shading units
10752

Memory

Capacity
16 GB
Type
GDDR7
Bus width
256 bit
Effective speed
30 Gbps
Bandwidth
960 GB/s

Power / Interface

Board power (TBP)
360 W
Power connector
Varies by version
Recommended PSU
Varies by version
Bus interface
PCIe 5.0 x16

Physical / Outputs

Length
Varies by version304–360 mm across tracked variants
Height
Varies by version116–150 mm across tracked variants
Width
Varies by version
Slot thickness
Varies by version2–4 across tracked variants
Fans
Varies by version3–4 across tracked variants
Cooling
Varies by version
Outputs
Varies by version

Select an exact version for physical dimensions and connector details.

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Core / Performance

Texture units
336
ROPs
112
Ray tracing cores
84
Tensor cores
336
Base clock
2295 MHz
Boost clock
2805 MHz

Features

Upscaling
DLSS 4.5 + 5
Frame generation
multi-frame generation
Ray tracing
Supported
RGB lighting
Yes

Warranty & release

Release year
2025

Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.

Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-06–2026-11-09

What to check in your build

Power supply Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Power connector Unknown

Varies by version

Select a board to confirm its connector and cable-clearance needs.

Case clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Side-panel & cable clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Slot space Unknown

Varies by version

Slot occupancy depends on the board cooler and thickness.

Select an exact version above for physical dimensions and connector details.

Compare all 13 board variants
VariantLengthSlot thicknessPower connectorRecommended PSU
ASUS PRIME RTX 5080306 mm21x 16-pin750 W
ASUS ProArt RTX 5080 OC Edition304 mm21x 16-pin750 W
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 Dhahab CORE OC Edition358 mm41x 16-pin750 W
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 WHITE OC Edition358 mm41x 16-pin750 W
ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5080 OC Edition348 mm41x 16-pin750 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 MASTER360 mm41x 16-pin750 W
GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5080 MASTER ICE360 mm41x 16-pin750 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5080 GAMING OC340 mm31x 16-pin850 W
ZOTAC RTX 5080 SOLID CORE OC304 mm31x 16-pin750 W
ASUS ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC Edition 16GB358 mm41x 16-pin850 W
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 BTF OC Edition 16GBUnknownUnknown1x 16-pin750 W
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 16GBUnknownUnknown1x 16-pin750 W
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity Wood 16GBUnknownUnknown1x 16-pin750 W

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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.

Summary

Computed conclusion

RTX 5080 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #3 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is raster index 1689. The main limitation appears when Light Use & Efficiency becomes the priority, where it grades D.

FAQ

Do all RTX 5080 boards have the same physical design?

No. Dimensions, slot thickness, cooling, power connectors and display outputs belong to the exact board. Use the Exact version selector before checking case or PSU fit.

How much case clearance should I allow for the RTX 5080?

Tracked boards range from 304 to 360 mm in length. Select the exact board, then also allow for front radiators or fans, card height, slot thickness and power-cable bend; length alone does not guarantee fit.

Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?

Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.

Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?

Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.

Useful links & sources

offer frame 2026-11-06–2026-11-09 · formula gpu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.