Subj : Nvidia RTX 5080 could still turn up later in 2024 and next-gen G To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Thu May 23 2024 11:15:05 Nvidia RTX 5080 could still turn up later in 2024 and next-gen GPU might have plenty of stock on shelves too Date: Thu, 23 May 2024 10:12:36 +0000 Description: Theres been some confusion about when the RTX 5080 might launch, but it seems like the GPU is on track for release in Q4. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Nvidias RTX 5080 could be the first next-gen Blackwell graphics card out of the gate later this year and stock of the GPU may be plentiful when it arrives. Those are the latest whispers from YouTube leaker Moores Law is Dead (MLID), who claims that a decision has been made at Nvidia to launch the RTX 5080 as soon as possible ahead of the RTX 5090 which was originally planned to be the first Blackwell offering (as the RTX 4090 was with Lovelace). However, if this happens sprinkle that salt liberally then the RTX 5080 wont be arriving until later in the year as the first next-gen GPU, maybe not until Q4. MLID observes that graphics card makers havent yet been given the lowdown at all on the RTX 5080, so that means it cant be looking at a launch all that soon (meaning Q3 is seeming less likely as a result). Heres the thing though if the RTX 5080 isnt here until Q4, say October or even November, that doesnt leave much breathing room to squeeze out the RTX 5090 in 2024. All of which is to say, as MLID further notes, this potential timeframe rejigging at Nvidia may be about the RTX 5090 being delayed, rather than the RTX 5080 being pushed up the Blackwell launch schedule. Good news for consumers This is all good news for the consumer, though, as the RTX 5080 is the more interesting possible candidate for our list of the best graphics cards itll be way more affordable than the flagship, of course. In fact, part (or indeed much) of the reason for Nvidia prioritizing the RTX 5080 may be because Team Green will be able to supply this as a GPU for China (with a spec that gets under the graphics card import ban). MLID also tells us the RTX 5080 might have decent volume in terms of production in Q4, too, so thats a further positive piece of chatter from the grapevine here. If a lot of that stock isnt shipped to China, mind you, as MLID certainly sees supplying that country with fresh high-end GPUs as a key part of Nvidias strategy here. (Naturally, the RTX 5090 will be a way too powerful proposition for the Chinese market, given the RTX 4090 already is, of course). The takeaway then is we could see the RTX 5080 in early Q4 perhaps, with solid stock levels (providing not too much production volume is allocated to China). This is a turnaround from a previous rumor which cast some doubt on the RTX 5080 appearing in 2024 at all, and also MLID sounded unsure that thered be much stock around if the GPU did come out this year. In fact, theres been broader theorizing about an initial paper (low volume) launch for Nvidias next-gen graphics cards, although we shouldnt get carried away with any of these rumors the current crop included. You might also like These are the best graphics cards across all budgets Top gaming PCs: great rigs for serious PC gaming Best PC games: must-play titles you don't want to miss ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/gpu/nvidia-rtx-5080-could-still-turn-up-la ter-in-2024-and-next-gen-gpu-might-have-plenty-of-stock-on-shelves-too --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .