Nvidia's rumoured RTX 5080 Super is reportedly delayed as GPU prices soar

[Milo82]

PC builders hoping for a new graphics card early next year may have to wait. TechRadar reports that Nvidia's rumoured RTX 5080 Super, expected in January 2027, has very likely been delayed

Benchlife, reported via VideoCardz, says the probability is extremely high that the 24GB card slips by at least a month. Board partners have reportedly not received design details they expected in October, and the cause is the memory crisis pushing up the cost of video memory

Graphics card prices have been rising sharply. TechSpot's October figures put the RTX 5080 at $2,200 in the US, 120 percent over its recommended price and up 39 percent in a month, while the RTX 5090 sits around $9,400. In the UK, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB costs about £440, compared with £350 at the start of 2026, and AMD's RX 9070 XT is up 10 percent in the US

Nvidia has denied reports that the RTX 5090 is effectively discontinued. The RTX 5080 Super itself has never been officially announced, so the delay is a rumour

These prices are painful for anyone planning a new build, and the memory shortage shows no sign of easing. A delayed Super card would remove one hope for better value in the new year. Many gamers will be holding on to their current cards for longer

Are you delaying a PC upgrade because of GPU prices? And will graphics card prices ever return to normal?

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[Serpent]

Nine thousand dollars for an RTX 5090 is absurd. That is a used car. Only professionals can justify that

[ArmandoCardoso]

An RTX 5080 for $2,200 is ridiculous. That is more than double its launch price. PC gaming is becoming a luxury hobby

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