RTX 5080: the new high-end reference you've been waiting for!

The RTX 5080 is the first true gamer card to popularize the Blackwell architecture, successor to Ada Lovelace. In short? Optimizations in every corner of the chip, new AI cores, a new video codec, native DLSS 4 support, mind-blowing GDDR7 memory speed, and redesigned thermal management.

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Here are the major innovations brought by Blackwell on the RTX 5080 :

• Tensor Cores 5th generation : designed to run DLSS 4 and AI image generation with reduced latency.
• DLSS 4 + Advanced Frame Gen : huge boost in fluidity, especially on very demanding Ray Tracing games (Alan Wake 2, Cyberpunk...).
• GDDR7 at 32 Gb/s : new video memory standard, even faster than GDDR6X, offering bandwidth exceeding 1TB/s.
• Cooling revised : the Founders Edition (FE) model adopts a dual fan, but now sends the air upwards in your case... to be expected on the CPU airflow side.
• Next-generation NVENC codec : ideal for streamers, with native support for AV1 in encoding/decoding.

Do you want to play in 4K with everything maxed out , Ray Tracing enabled, DLSS on boost ? The Nvidia RTX 5080 is made for that In most benchmarks, it outperforms the RTX 4080 Super by 15 to 20% in rasterization (classic display) and up to 25% in Ray Tracing with active DLSS.

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Some concrete figures:

🎮 In summary:

• 4K Ultra without compromise = ✔️
• Ray Tracing fluid thanks to DLSS 4 = ✔️
• Versatile for gaming + streaming + AI = ✔️✔️

If you hesitate between the RTX 4080 Super , the RTX 5080, the RTX 5090 or even a RTX 4090 , here is a quick comparison to help you decide.

Despite an MSRP price of €1179, the RTX 5080 is difficult to find at that price. Custom models (ASUS ROG Strix, MSI Suprim X, etc.) often range from €1300–1450, sometimes peaking at €1600 on certain sites.

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Do you want a balanced rtx 5080 gaming pc, capable of taking full advantage of this card without limiting it? Here is our 2025 suggestion:

• Graphics card: NVIDIA RTX 5080 FE or ASUS TUF OC
• Processor AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (gaming performance + efficiency)
• Motherboard MSI B650 Tomahawk or ASUS X870-F Gaming
• RAM: 32 GB DDR5 6400 MHz CL30
• Storage: SSD NVMe PCIe 4.0 - 2 TB (Samsung 990 Pro or Crucial T500)
• Case: Fractal North or Hyte Y60 - good airflow guaranteed
• Power supply: 1000 W Gold certified ATX 3.0
• Cooling: Watercooling 280 mm or Noctua NH-D15 Black air cooler

🛠️ Important: don't forget to check compatibility in our PC build tool! It tells you if everything is OK in terms of format, wiring, and power.

Several media have validated the RTX 5080:

• TechPowerUp considers it "the most logical card to play in 4K without selling a kidney".
• Frandroid applauds the performance under Ray Tracing and the thermal stability.
• Hardware Unboxed insists on its excellent perf/watt performance despite the increase in TDP.
• Gamers Nexus note that "this is the card the 4080 should have been from the start".

Even if it is ultra performant, the RTX 5080 is not exempt from criticism:

• VRAM: 16 GB is enough today, but ultra-modded games or future 8K textures could put pressure on it.
• Inflated prices by resellers - especially flashy triple-fan RGB models.
• 12VHPWR cable still there - but at least, more secure since the 4090 burnt case.

Is the RTX 5080 overkill at 1440p?

A little. You will not exploit 100% of the card. Better to go for a 4070 Ti Super or 4080 S for this format.

→ Compatible with my current case?

It is about 285 mm long. Check your available GPU space carefully. Use our compatibility tool to be sure.

Is it good for video editing?

Excellent. Thanks to the latest generation NVENC and its AI cores, it excels in DaVinci Resolve and Premiere.

Will there be an RTX 5080 Ti?

Maybe in 2026. Rumors speak of a 20 or 24 GB version, but nothing official to date.

What's the difference with the RTX 5090?

The 5090 is +50% more powerful, but also +70% more expensive. The 5080 remains more cost-effective for the majority of players.

Do you want to play in 4K Ultra, stream, do some editing, and have a card that will hold up for several years without faltering? The Nvidia RTX 5080 is THE deal of 2025 . Cheaper than the 5090, but much more future-proof than a 4080 S, it combines power, fluidity, and latest generation AI technology.

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