NVIDIA has rolled out its first RTX 50 series GPUs – the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 – and they’re now up for grabs. Gaming enthusiasts can explore options on Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, availability permitting.
### New Wave of Custom GPUs from ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, ZOTAC, and More
Starting today, NVIDIA’s top-of-the-line GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are now officially on sale. Initially unveiled at CES, these GPUs were under wraps until after reviews were published and now, NVIDIA has lifted the sales embargo. Excitingly, some of the big names like ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC have tailored their own versions of these GPUs. Both the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are being shipped worldwide. For those in North America, they can be found on major sites like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy.
Here’s a quick look at some RTX 5090 models available online and their prices:
– ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition: Available on Newegg, Best Buy for $2,799.99
– ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC: Priced at $1,999.99 on both Newegg and Best Buy
– ZOTAC’s AMP Extreme INFINITY and Gaming SOLID OC editions can both be found on Newegg and Best Buy
– MSI’s lineup features several models, like the Suprim for $2,399.99 and the VENTUS 3X OC starting at $2,199.99
– Gigabyte offers several options like the AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 MASTER ICE at $2,529.99.
NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 stands out as the fastest gaming GPU they’ve ever released, outperforming its predecessor by about 30%. Its baseline MSRP is set at $1,999, offering a robust GB202 die, 21,760 Cuda Cores, 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, and a beefy 575W TGP for the Founders Edition. Custom versions ramp up boost clocks and power consumption even more.
On the RTX 5080 front, here’s what you can expect regarding models and prices:
– ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition: $1,499.99 on Newegg and Best Buy
– ASUS TUF Gaming and PRIME models vary from $999.99 to $1,349.99
– ZOTAC’s lineup includes the Gaming AMP Extreme and SOLID OC versions, known for prices between $1,199.99 and $1,249.99
– MSI also offers an array of options like the Suprim SOC at $1,249.99, and the Ventus 3X OC Plus for $1,169.99.
The RTX 5080, carrying the baton from the RTX 4080, features an MSRP of $999 for the Founders Edition. It includes the GB203 die, 10,752 Cuda Cores, 16 GB GDDR7 memory, and a TGP of 360W. Interestingly, its boost clock edges out the RTX 5090 at 2617 MHz, a characteristic enhanced in board partners’ custom models.
Despite the frenzy of new releases, getting your hands on these GPUs may present a challenge. NVIDIA has warned of limited supplies and expects demand to soar. Retailers have echoed these concerns, stating they’ll face stock shortages, which will be replenished in the following weeks.
As always, gaming aficionados might need to act fast or stay tuned for restocks as these cards are set to be hot commodities in the gaming community.