Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5080 is listed around $2,000 where available in the U.S., roughly twice its original suggested price, Tom’s Hardware reported. The outlet identified a $1,999 PNY model at Best Buy as its cheapest reputable online option available for delivery.
The comparison puts the RTX 5080 near the RTX 5090’s original price. Nvidia’s launch announcement set the cards at $999 and $1,999 respectively, with availability beginning January 30, 2025. Those suggested launch prices differ from current retailer and marketplace asking prices.
The report cited an Asus ROG Astral RTX 5080 at Newegg for $2,299.99 and a Gigabyte model at MemoryC for $2,983.23. A Micro Center listing was lower at $1,979.99 but restricted to store purchases, illustrating how location and delivery availability affect the comparison.
For the RTX 5090, the outlet found scarce online stock advertised for as much as $12,000. That figure represents an extreme asking price, rather than an average retail price or evidence that buyers routinely complete purchases at that level.
Tom’s Hardware links the squeeze to AI demand and memory suppliers prioritizing high-margin data-center products. Higher consumer GPU costs also raise the entry cost for developers running local AI models, making the shortage relevant beyond gaming.
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