The era of paying well above MSRP for a new Nvidia Blackwell GPU is finally over. Amazon currently has the Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card in stock at its original launch price of $999.99 with free shipping. This is the first time we've seen it readily available at this price on Amazon, though you'll need an Amazon Prime membership to secure the deal. It will effortlessly run any game at 4K resolution with frame rates exceeding 60 fps.
Asus GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Returns to MSRP
Exclusive to Amazon Prime members
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Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card - SFF Ready
$999.99 at Amazon
Compared to the previous generation, the GeForce RTX 5080 is roughly 5-10% faster than the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super. As a generational upgrade, this performance gain is modest, but its launch price matches the RTX 4080 Super, offering equivalent value. The card initially faced criticism largely because finding it at MSRP was nearly impossible, with prices from private sellers soaring above $1,500. Thankfully, that situation has changed.
In terms of performance, the RTX 5080 is a powerhouse. It stands as one of the fastest cards available, surpassed only by the $2,000 RTX 5090 and the discontinued $1,600 RTX 4090. It's an excellent choice for playing the latest, most demanding games at 4K with high settings and ray tracing enabled. The RTX 5080 supports DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, allowing you to extract even higher frame rates in supported games with minimal impact on visual quality. Recent titles featuring this technology include Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (post-update), Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Stellar Blade, with most upcoming AAA games expected to follow suit.
The Asus Prime model boasts a triple-fan cooling system and a slimmer 2.5-slot design, engineered to fit into a wider range of PCs, including some small form factor (SFF) cases with sufficient length.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"If you already own a high-end GPU from the last few years, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 isn't a compelling upgrade—its performance lead over the RTX 4080 is slight, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance visuals in compatible games. However, for gamers with older graphics cards seeking a significant performance leap, the RTX 5080 delivers—especially if you appreciate Nvidia's AI features."
