Rumor
RTX 5080 24GB Launch Reportedly Planned for December 2026
Nvidia's RTX 5080 24GB could launch earlier than expected, according to reports.
ChannelGate reports that Nvidia may launch the RTX 5080 with 24GB of memory as early as December 2026, earlier than the previously expected Q1 2027 window. The report also claims that Nvidia will stop supplying the RTX 5080 with 16GB and the RTX 5090 D V2 to China, leaving the 24GB model as the only flagship there.
The same report says that the 16GB version is no longer available at retail in China and Nvidia has halted production of additional units. Once remaining stock is gone, the 24GB model could replace the current RTX 5080 with 16GB of memory in China.
Key facts
- RTX 5080 24GB
- December 2026 launch (reported)
- 16GB model sold out in China
- 24GB could replace 16GB model
Sources
- OC3DEarlier than expected – RTX 5080 24GB launch timing leaks
- TechPowerUpNVIDIA Reportedly Moves Up RTX 5080 24 GB Launch
- Guru3DNvidia May Release 24GB RTX 5080 Earlier Than Expected
