Nvidia’s RTX 5080 24GB may miss January 2027 launch
Nvidia’s rumoured GeForce RTX 5080 24GB may miss its expected January 2027 launch because board partners had reportedly still not received the design kits needed to develop the card, according to Notebookcheck and Wccftech, citing Benchlife. Nvidia could still announce it at CES from 6 to 9 January, with retail availability several weeks later; the company has not confirmed the card or its schedule.
Bottom line — Benchlife reports no revised date; a launch later in Q1 2027 remains possible.
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Notebookcheck says one board partner estimated at least six weeks to bring a card to market after receiving design information.
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Wccftech reports PCB procurement difficulties and component shortages could add to the delay.
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The rumoured card is expected to replace the RTX 5080 16GB; Wccftech says its 24GB capacity would be a 50% increase.
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Wccftech says the rumoured specifications, pricing and launch schedule remain unconfirmed.
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Notebookcheck and Wccftech report that Nvidia’s high-end cards are already difficult to find, with availability and pricing under pressure.