NVIDIA has rolled out its groundbreaking RTX 50 series Blackwell gaming GPUs, namely the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, which are now up for grabs. These high-powered GPUs, along with varieties crafted by NVIDIA’s board partners, can be purchased at popular retailers such as Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, depending on what’s available at the moment.
Top partners like ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC have unveiled their tailor-made versions of the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. This exciting lineup of NVIDIA’s flagship GPUs initially made waves at CES, yet remained under wraps both for sales and reviews due to an embargo. Now that embargo has been lifted, allowing eager gamers to purchase and evaluate these powerful new graphics cards.
Beyond NVIDIA, several leading partners have jumped into the fray with their custom creations for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. These marvels of modern gaming technology are now stocked with distributors and are readily accessible for North American buyers on major platforms like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy.
Here’s a snapshot of the GeForce RTX 5090 offerings, all set for purchase on sites like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, along with their respective pricing:
- ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition: Newegg, Best Buy ($2799.99)
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC: Newegg, Best Buy ($1999.99)
- ZOTAC AMP Extreme INFINITY GeForce RTX 5090: Newegg, Best Buy
- ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID OC: Newegg, Best Buy
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim: Newegg, Best Buy ($2399.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim Liquid SOC: Newegg ($2539.99), Best Buy ($2499.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VANGUARD SOC Launch Edition: Newegg ($2419.99), Best Buy ($2379.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 GAMING TRIO OC: Newegg ($2389.99), Best Buy ($2399.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VENTUS 3X OC: Newegg ($2239.99), Best Buy ($2199.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 VENTUS 3X: Newegg, Best Buy ($1999.99)
- Gigabyte Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC: Newegg, Best Buy
- Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 MASTER ICE: Newegg, Best Buy ($2529.99)
- Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 MASTER: Newegg ($2499.99), Best Buy
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WaterForce WB: Newegg, Best Buy
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5090 XTREME WaterForce: Newegg ($2599.99), Best Buy
- PNY GeForce RTX 5090 ARGB EPIC-X: Newegg, Best Buy
- Inno3d GeForce RTX 5090 X3: Newegg, Best Buy
Marking a significant leap in gaming technology, the GeForce RTX 5090 reigns as NVIDIA’s most rapid gaming GPU to date. It’s a solid 30% faster than the RTX 4090, with a starting price of $1999. Bearing the GB202 die, it flaunts 21760 Cuda Cores, 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, and operates at a thermal power of 575W in the Founders Edition configuration. While this edition hits a boost clock of 2407 MHz, various custom editions come with even higher clock speeds and thus, higher power demands.
Let’s now take a look at the GeForce RTX 5080 models open for purchase on Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, along with their price tags:
- ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition: Newegg, Best Buy ($1499.99)
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC: Newegg ($1349.99), Best Buy
- ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5080: Newegg, Best Buy ($999.99)
- ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme: Newegg ($1249.99), Best Buy
- ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 SOLID OC: Newegg ($1199.99), Best Buy
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim SOC: Newegg ($1279.99), Best Buy ($1249.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim Liquid SOC: Newegg, Best Buy ($1299.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 INSPIRE 3X OC: Newegg, Best Buy ($1169.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 VANGUARD SOC Launch Edition: Newegg ($1259.99), Best Buy ($1229.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO OC: Newegg ($1219.99), Best Buy ($1229.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING TRIO OC White: Newegg ($1229.99), Best Buy ($1199.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 SHADOW 3X OC: Newegg, Best Buy ($1119.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Ventus 3X OC: Newegg, Best Buy ($1149.99)
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Ventus 3X OC Plus: Newegg ($1169.99), Best Buy ($1139.99)
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 WindForce OC SFF: Newegg ($999.99), Best Buy ($999.99)
- Gigabyte Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC: Newegg ($1199.99), Best Buy ($1199.99)
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AERO SFF OC: Newegg, Best Buy ($1249.99)
- Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 MASTER: Newegg ($1299.99), Best Buy ($1299.99)
- Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 MASTER ICE: Newegg ($1299.99), Best Buy ($1299.99)
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 XTREME WaterForce WB: Newegg ($1349.99), Best Buy ($1349.99)
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 XTREME WaterForce: Newegg, Best Buy ($1399.99)
- PNY GeForce RTX 5080 OC ARGB: Newegg ($1199.99), Best Buy
The GeForce RTX 5080 ranks as the second most formidable GPU in the RTX 50 series, taking the torch from the RTX 4080, with an asking price of $999 for the Founders Edition. It houses the GB203 die with 10752 Cuda Cores, 16 GB of GDDR7 memory using a 256-bit interface, and a thermal power of 360W. The RTX 5080’s boost clock is pegged at 2617 MHz, surpassing that of the RTX 5090, and even more so in the versions offered by NVIDIA’s partners.
Interestingly, NVIDIA foresees a colossal demand for these new gaming powerhouses, which could lead to supply challenges. Retailers are bracing for quick sellouts and have noted limited stock levels, though more units are expected to arrive in subsequent weeks. Social media platforms are buzzing with updates, advising early buyers to act quickly and confidently while stocks last.