NVIDIA RTX 5080 price jump fuels 24‑GB speculation

In China, the prices of NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti 16‑GB graphics cards have climbed, with the 5080 up by around $300 and the 5070 Ti by about $100, according to market reports.

Price jump details

The 5080 16‑GB model moved from a lower spot price range to a higher one, while the 5070 Ti 16‑GB saw a similar rise, reflecting a consistent upward trend across the series.

These hikes are linked to tighter supply of GDDR7 memory, as DRAM makers prioritize high‑bandwidth memory for AI data centers. Higher memory costs and lower availability have pushed up the cost of the GPU cards, and the trend is expected to continue as memory production shifts toward HBM.

ASUS and Gigabyte have raised their own prices for the RTX 5080 series and the 5070 Ti, reflecting the broader market pressure. Other brands have also adjusted their prices, though the exact amounts vary by model.

Reports suggest that NVIDIA may discontinue the 16‑GB version and replace it with a 24‑GB RTX 5080, which could be introduced later, with a rumored price that is significantly higher.

With memory supply remaining tight until 2028, further price increases are likely. Chinese price changes could spread to global markets in the coming weeks, meaning consumers worldwide may face higher costs as the supply chain adjusts.