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Nvidia to Discontinue 16GB RTX 5080, Launch 24GB Model
KEY FACTS
- Nvidia plans to discontinue the existing 16GB GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card.
- Nvidia will launch a 24GB memory version of the GeForce RTX 5080 as a replacement.
- The 24GB RTX 5080 is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2027.
- AIC partners are expected to receive development materials for this model soon.
- The 24GB RTX 5080 is expected to be equipped with 8 24Gb GDDR7 memory chips.
KEY DATA
16GBExisting RTX 5080 Memory
24GBNew RTX 5080 Memory
8 chipsNumber of Memory Chips
24Gb (3GB)Single Chip Capacity
PHYSIX OBSERVATION
Memory capacity is becoming a new competitive dimension for high-end graphics cards. Nvidia discontinuing the 5090 series while adding memory to the 5080 shows that the demand for VRAM from local large-model inference and 4K high-texture gaming has exceeded 16GB. For users, the 24GB version can extend the card's lifespan, but with launch not until 2027, the waiting cost is not low.
Source: IT Home report