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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition

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GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition

Released January 2025.7Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-geforce-rtx-50-series-opens-new-world-of-ai-computer-graphicsRead 14 October 2026Availability announced for 2025-01-30. Last checked 14 October 2026.

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
16GB
Length
304mm
Board power
360W

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Ports

  • HDMI 2.1b
  • 3 DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR20

All specs

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General

Series
Founders Edition1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026The card is NVIDIA's own Founders Edition design. The page spec table has a Founders Edition row.
Model numbers
900-1G144-2545-00012Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/n7pqsgql8/NVIDIA-Founders-Edition-GeForce-RTX-5080-16GB-GDDR7Read 14 October 2026BuildCores lists part number 900-1G144-2545-000 for the Founders Edition.
GTIN / EAN
81015285015212Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/n7pqsgql8/NVIDIA-Founders-Edition-GeForce-RTX-5080-16GB-GDDR7Read 14 October 2026UPC 810152850152 in the same entry.
Announced
6 January 20257Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-geforce-rtx-50-series-opens-new-world-of-ai-computer-graphicsRead 14 October 2026Dated 2025-01-06 (CES 2025). Announces the GeForce RTX 5080 and its Founders Edition.
Status
Available1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA lists the Founders Edition as a current card. The Founders Edition is sold by NVIDIA and select retailers and stock is intermittent. The page price field is a placeholder.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$9997Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-geforce-rtx-50-series-opens-new-world-of-ai-computer-graphicsRead 14 October 2026The GeForce RTX 5080 will be available on Jan. 30 at $999. The NVIDIA Founders Editions of the RTX 5080 are sold directly from nvidia.com and select retailers. No tax is included.
Launch price (EU)
€1,1699Reviewpcgameshardware.de/Geforce-RTX-5080-Grafikkarte-281030/Tests/Release-Preis-kaufen-Benchmark-Review-vs-4080-Super-1464610/7Read 14 October 2026Page 7: the Founders Edition list price is 999 USD or 1169 EUR including German VAT.10Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Geforce-RTX-5090-Grafikkarte-281029/News/Founders-Edition-im-Preis-gesenkt-1468521Read 14 October 2026News dated 2025-03-19: the RTX 5080 Founders Edition costs 1119 EUR instead of the old 1169 EUR. The cut applies only to the NVIDIA Founders Edition store. The old price matches the launch price. Another outlet gave 1179 EUR before launch.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50801Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026
GPU brand
NVIDIA1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026
Reference launch price (US)
$9997Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-geforce-rtx-50-series-opens-new-world-of-ai-computer-graphicsRead 14 October 2026The GeForce RTX 5080 GPU is $999.

GPU

GPU architecture
Blackwell1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026
GPU die
GB2034Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4 in Appendix B: GPU codename GB203.
Process
TSMC 4N4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: TSMC 4nm 4N, NVIDIA Custom Process.
Transistors
45.6billion4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 45.6 billion.
Die size
378mm²4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 378 mm2.
Compute units
844Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 84 SMs. The full GB203 also has 84.
Shader cores
10,7521Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026RTX 5080 spec table: NVIDIA CUDA cores 10752.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Ray tracing cores
844Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 84 RT cores (4th generation).
AI cores
3364Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 336 Tensor cores (5th generation).
ROPs
1124Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 112 ROPs.
L2 cache
64MB4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 65536 KB, which is 64 MB.
Infinity Cache (L3)
Not available
FP32 compute (claimed)
56.3TFLOPS4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Peak FP32 TFLOPS (non-Tensor) 56.3, based on the 2617 MHz GPU Boost Clock.
AI performance (claimed)
PrecisionWith sparsityThroughput (TOPS)
FP4No900.4
FP4Yes1,801
FP8No450.2
FP8Yes900.4
FP16No225.1
FP16Yes450.2
INT8No450.2
INT8Yes900.4
Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4, dense and effective with sparsity. FP4 uses FP32 accumulate (900.4 and 1801). FP8 and FP16 use FP16 accumulate. FP8 with FP32 accumulate is half as high.

Clocks

Base clock
Not available
Game clock
Not available
Boost clock
2,617MHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Boost clock 2.62 GHz. The exact 2617 MHz is from the architecture whitepaper. The Founders Edition runs the reference clocks.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: GPU Boost Clock 2617 MHz.
Boost clock in OC mode
Not available
Reference boost clock
2,617MHz4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: GPU Boost Clock 2617 MHz.

Memory

VRAM
16GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Standard memory config 16 GB GDDR7.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 16 GB GDDR7.
VRAM type
GDDR71Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: frame buffer 16 GB GDDR7.
Memory bus width
256bits1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Memory interface width 256-bit.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: memory interface 256-bit.
Memory speed
30Gbps4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: memory clock (data rate) 30 Gbps.
Memory bandwidth
960GB/s4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 960 GB/sec.

Connectivity

PCIe generation
51Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026PCI Express Gen 5.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: PCI Express interface Gen 5.
PCIe lanes
1615Reviewguru3d.com/review/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition-reference/page-3Read 14 October 2026Text: the PCIe breakaway board has the PCIe 5.0 x16 gold fingers.
Display outputs
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)
HDMI2.1b1Not available
DisplayPort2.1b UHBR20380
Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Footnotes: 3x DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20 and 1x HDMI 2.1b. UHBR20 is 80 Gbps.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: three DisplayPort 2.1b connections with UHBR20 and one HDMI 2.1b.
Display outputs in total
4
HDMI ports
1
DisplayPort ports
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1b
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1b UHBR20
Fastest DisplayPort link
80Gbps
Max displays
41Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Multi monitor: up to 4.
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Maximum digital resolution: 4K at 480 Hz or 8K at 165 Hz with DSC.
HDCP version
2.31Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026HDCP 2.3.

Video engine

Video encoders
21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 20262x ninth-generation NVENC.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 2 x NVENC (9th Gen).5Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 row: 1 chip, 2 total NVENC.
Video decoders
21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 20262x sixth-generation NVDEC.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: 2 x NVDEC (6th Gen).5Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 row: 1 chip, 2 total NVDEC.
Hardware video encode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 row: H.264, H.265 (HEVC) and AV1 encode are marked YES.
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV15Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 row: H.264, H.265, VP9 and AV1 decode are marked YES.

Graphics features

DirectX
12 Ultimate1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate.
Vulkan
1.41Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 20266Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/vulkan-driverRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA lists the GeForce RTX 5080 under the Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 series with Vulkan 1.4 support.
OpenGL
4.61Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6.
Upscaling technologies
DLSS 41Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026The DLSS row lists DLSS 4 with Super Resolution, DLAA and Ray Reconstruction.
Frame generation
DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026The DLSS row lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.

Power

Board power
360W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Total Graphics Power 360 W. NVIDIA states that the spec table describes the Founders Edition or reference design, and this card is the Founders Edition.
Reference board power
360W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Total Graphics Power 360 W for the RTX 5080.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.nvidia.com/aem-dam/Solutions/geforce/blackwell/nvidia-rtx-blackwell-gpu-architecture.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 4: TGP 360 W.
PSU wattage (card maker)
850W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Required system power 850 W, based on a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026System power supply: 850 W power rating minimum.
Power connector
16-pin (revision not stated)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Supplementary power connectors: 3x PCIe 8-pin cables (adapter in box) or one 450 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 cable. NVIDIA does not name the 16-pin revision.2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Hardware section: PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector on the top of the card. The guide does not use the names 12V-2x6 or 12VHPWR. It also allows one 450 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 16-pin cable.

Cooling

Cooler type
Open air13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: dual-fan double flow-through cooler with heatpipes and a baseplate.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: both axial fans blow down into the card and out the back in the blow-through design. Five heatpipes.
Fans
213Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: two large fans in a double flow-through design.15Reviewguru3d.com/review/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition-reference/page-3Read 14 October 2026Text: dual flow-through design with air from the two fans passing through the heatsinks.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: both fans are 115 mm edge to edge, on one side of the card.
Radiator size
Not available
Fan stop at low load
Yes18Reviewnoobfeed.com/hardware/rtx-5080-founders-edition-palit-gigabyte-msi-asusRead 14 October 2026Roundup of five RTX 5080 cards including the Founders Edition: all five cards completely stop their fans during idle.
Dual BIOS
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Length
304mm1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Card dimensions: length 304 mm. NVIDIA calls the card height Width.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026The list gives 137 x 304 x 40 mm as height x length x depth.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: 304 mm long, 137 mm tall, dual slot.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: 304 mm long.
Height
137mm1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Width 137 mm in NVIDIA's card dimensions.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026First value of 137 x 304 x 40 mm.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: 137 mm tall.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: 137 mm tall.
Thickness
40mm3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026Third value of 137 x 304 x 40 mm. The Quick Start Guide gives a space requirement of 304 x 137 x 61 mm. That is a clearance figure and is not the card thickness.
Slot width
2slots1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026Slots: 2-Slot.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: dual-slot.17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: a proper 2-slot card.
Low profile
Not available
NVIDIA SFF-Ready
Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5080Read 14 October 2026SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card: Founders Edition yes.3Certification listnvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/small-form-factor-sff-readyRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition is on the list.
Weight
1,640g(3.6 lb)11Reviewpcgameshardware.de/Geforce-RTX-5080-Grafikkarte-281030/Tests/Release-Preis-kaufen-Benchmark-Review-vs-4080-Super-1464610/6Read 14 October 2026Page 6: the RTX 5080 FE weighs about 1.64 kg, 180 g less than the RTX 5090 FE at 1.82 kg. NoobFeed also states just over 1600 g.18Reviewnoobfeed.com/hardware/rtx-5080-founders-edition-palit-gigabyte-msi-asusRead 14 October 2026Text: the Founders Edition weighs just over 1,600 g.
Package weight
Not available

Lighting and software

RGB lighting
No17Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Text: V-shaped accent lights and the GeForce RTX branding are backlit. All of the lighting is white and the reviewer wishes RGB was an option.
Lighting sync
Not available
Software
Not available

Measured performance

GPU clock while gaming (measured)
2,722MHz13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Clock over a 30-minute run of A Plague Tale: Requiem. Apart from the first 30 seconds the card ran at almost exactly 2722 MHz. Ryzen 7 9800X3D, MSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi, Windows 11 23H2, driver 572.02. Founders Edition at stock settings.
3DMark Time Spy graphics
32,409points14Reviewguru3d.com/review/review-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-founders-edition-reference/page-23Read 14 October 2026Chart 3DMark Time Spy Graphics Score, DirectX 12, Async on, Windows 11 x64. The RTX 5080 bar reads 32409. The review is of the Founders Edition, published 2025-01-30. The page says the chart lists the GPU score.
3DMark Steel Nomad
8,198points16Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Page 5: the RTX 5080 Founders Edition scored 8198 in 3DMark Steel Nomad. Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero, Windows 11 Pro, the most recent 3DMark version. The driver is not stated.
3DMark Port Royal
Not available
3DMark Speed Way
9,039points16Reviewlanoc.org/review/video-cards/nvidia-rtx-5080-founders-editionRead 14 October 2026Page 5: the RTX 5080 Founders Edition scored 9039 in 3DMark Speed Way. Same system.
Game frame rates
GameWidth (px)Height (px)PresetUpscalingRay tracingAverage FPS1 % low FPS
Cyberpunk 207719201080UltraOffNo189.6131.4
Cyberpunk 207725601440UltraOffNo131100.5
Cyberpunk 207738402160UltraOffNo64.951.7
Cyberpunk 207719201080Ultra, RT UltraOffYes101.181.7
Cyberpunk 207725601440Ultra, RT UltraOffYes65.555.3
Cyberpunk 207738402160Ultra, RT UltraOffYes33.228.8
A Plague Tale: Requiem19201080UltraNot availableNot available147.2130.5
A Plague Tale: Requiem25601440UltraNot availableNot available114.4102.4
A Plague Tale: Requiem38402160UltraNot availableNot available71.865.8
F1 2419201080Ultra High, High RT QualityNot availableYes134.6101.5
F1 2425601440Ultra High, High RT QualityNot availableYes103.390.6
F1 2438402160Ultra High, High RT QualityNot availableYes62.856.1
Alan Wake II19201080High, native resolutionOffNo122.288.4
Alan Wake II25601440High, native resolutionOffNo8757.3
Alan Wake II38402160High, native resolutionOffNo4936.1
Source13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Per-game charts: orange bar 1% low, red bar average fps. Cyberpunk 2077 states Ultra preset with FSR and DLSS disabled, and RT Ultra for the ray-traced rows. Alan Wake II rows state High preset at native resolution and are separate from the review's ray tracing charts, so ray tracing is marked off. A Plague Tale: Requiem (Ultra preset) and F1 24 (Ultra High preset, High RT Quality) do not state the upscaling setting, so the key is left out. Ryzen 7 9800X3D system, driver 572.02. Frame generation was not used in these charts.

Measured noise and temperature

Fan noise per load
ProfileLoadDistance (cm)Noise (dB(A))
Default fan profileGaming3037
Source13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Total system noise pressure chart: 37 dBA. Sound meter 1 foot (about 30 cm) from the card, noise floor 32 dBA, passive PSU, CPU and system fans off. Reading under load from the 30-minute A Plague Tale: Requiem run. Fans at 42 percent, 1475 rpm.
Fan noise while gaming
37dB(A)
GPU temperature while gaming
64.8°C13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026GPU temperature chart "Measured over 30 minutes" in the same A Plague Tale: Requiem run: 64.8 C. The clock chart shows the temperature level off after about 4 minutes. The room temperature is not stated.
Hot spot temperature while gaming
Not available
Memory temperature while gaming
76°C13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026VRAM temperature in the same 30-minute run: 76.0 C.

Measured power

We could not find any of these 2 fields. Show them
Card power at idle (measured)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available

In the box

In the box
Quick Start Guide, Support Guide, NVIDIA PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector adapter2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Equipment section: Quick Start Guide, Support Guide and the NVIDIA PCIe Gen5 16-pin power connector adapter.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: a smaller inner box with a quick-start guide and a triple 8-pin to 16-pin adapter.
Power adapter cable included
Yes2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The adapter connects at least three PCIe 8-pin cables to the 16-pin receptacle on the card.13Reviewkitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/nvidia-rtx-5080-review-efficiency-gains-but-a-performance-letdown/all/1Read 14 October 2026Text: a triple 8-pin to 12VHPWR adapter is in the box.
Support bracket included
No2Owner's manualnvidia.com/content/geforce-gtx/geforce-rtx-5080-user-guide-r2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The equipment list names no support bracket.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/support/warranty/graphics-cardsRead 14 October 2026US page. The GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition is on the covered list. The term is three years from the date of purchase of a new product, based on the product specific warranty.

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Sources

We read 18 sources for this graphics card. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.

  1. Read 14 October 2026Backs 31 fields
  2. Read 14 October 2026Backs 6 fields
  3. Read 14 October 2026Backs 4 fields
  4. Read 14 October 2026Backs 23 fields
  5. Read 14 October 2026Backs 4 fields
  6. Read 14 October 2026Backs 1 field
  7. Read 14 October 2026Backs 4 fields
  8. Read 14 October 2026Backs 1 field
  9. Read 14 October 2026Backs 2 fields
  10. Read 14 October 2026Backs 1 field
  11. Read 14 October 2026Backs 1 field
  12. Read 14 October 2026Backs 2 fields
  13. Read 14 October 2026Backs 13 fields
  14. Read 14 October 2026Backs 1 field
  15. Read 14 October 2026Backs 2 fields
  16. Read 14 October 2026Backs 2 fields
  17. Read 14 October 2026Backs 7 fields
  18. Read 14 October 2026Backs 2 fields

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