According to reports from VideoCardz, based on Chinese Board Channels sources, NVIDIA has informed its board partners that the launch of the GeForce RTX 5080 with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, scheduled for January 2027, has been canceled. No new date has been announced.
The 24 GB version would use eight 3 GB modules instead of the 2 GB modules on the current 16 GB model, increasing capacity by 50% without changing the memory interface. The issue is cost: 3 GB chips cost about three times more than 2 GB chips, making it difficult to offer a competitive price. Similar problems have already delayed the RTX 5080 SUPER, also expected with 24 GB.
What we know
Instead of the new version, NVIDIA would continue supplying GPUs with 2 GB chips, allowing the 16 GB RTX 5080 to remain in production. The company has not officially confirmed either the existence of the 24 GB model or its cancellation. VideoCardz classifies the news as a rumor.
Why it matters
The shortage and high cost of GDDR7 memory have impacted the high-performance GPU market. Keeping the 16 GB version in production may influence the availability and prices of the card in Brazil and worldwide in the coming months. Consumers who expected more VRAM should continue watching for official updates.
Source: VideoCardz.
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