NVIDIA has finally unleashed its highly anticipated RTX 50 series Blackwell gaming GPUs, with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 now officially up for grabs. You can find these powerhouses available through NVIDIA and various board partners, with listings on major retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, though stock may vary.
### Custom Creations from ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, ZOTAC, and Others
The wait is over for NVIDIA’s premium GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards. After making a grand debut at CES, the embargo that had kept these cards under wraps has been lifted, allowing for both reviews and purchases to go live. A number of NVIDIA’s major board partners, including ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC, have unveiled their customized versions of these GPUs. These custom designs are already making their way to distributors globally. For those in North America, a quick search on Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy should yield plenty of options.
Let’s take a look at some of the GeForce RTX 5090 models available across these platforms and their pricing:
– ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition: Newegg, Best Buy ($2799.99)
– ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC: Newegg ($1999.99) and Best Buy ($1999.99)
– ZOTAC AMP Extreme INFINITY GeForce RTX 5090: Newegg, Best Buy
– MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim: Newegg, Best Buy ($2399.99)
– And many more.
The GeForce RTX 5090 stands as NVIDIA’s most powerful gaming GPU yet, delivering around 30% more speed than its predecessor, the RTX 4090. With a starting price of $1999, this graphics marvel is powered by the GB202 die, boasting 21,760 CUDA cores and 32 GB GDDR7 memory hooked to a 512-bit bus, alongside a 575W TGP for the Founders Edition. Custom variants often come with enhanced boost clocks and thus, increased power draw.
Now, shifting gears to the GeForce RTX 5080, here are some of the available options and their prices:
– ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition: Newegg, Best Buy ($1499.99)
– ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC: Newegg ($1349.99)
– ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID OC: Newegg ($1199.99)
– MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim SOC: Newegg ($1279.99), Best Buy ($1249.99)
– Numerous others round out the lineup.
As the second-most powerful card in the new RTX 50 line, the RTX 5080 manages to surpass the RTX 4080 while maintaining a more affordable Founders Edition starting price of $999. With a GB203 die, 10,752 CUDA cores, and 16 GB GDDR7 memory running on a 256-bit interface, accompanied by a 360W TGP, this card is no small feat. Its boosted clock speeds at 2617 MHz are even higher than those sported by the RTX 5090, particularly across the special board partner editions.
With the excitement of the launch comes the inevitable challenge of availability. NVIDIA has warned that both the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will face high demand and limited supply. Retailers are braced for quick sell-outs, with restocks expected in the coming weeks. Here’s hoping that those eager to upgrade can secure one of these remarkable GPUs without too much hassle. Keep an eye on updates from your favorite retailers and good luck out there!
