Nvidia RTX 5080 Super leak suggests a big memory upgrade to 24GB

[zohaibahd]

In a nutshell: The latest leak suggests that the upcoming RTX 5080 Super could receive a significant upgrade in the memory department. If the information holds true, we're looking at a consumer graphics card featuring 24 GB of cutting-edge GDDR7 memory, 10,752 CUDA cores, and a power draw exceeding 400 watts.

The RTX 5080 Super is likely to use denser 24 Gb (3 GB) GDDR7 modules, allowing Nvidia to maintain the same 256-bit memory bus as the standard RTX 5080 while fitting in 24 GB of VRAM. That's a 50 percent increase in capacity, which should be ideal for higher-resolution textures, demanding 3D workloads, and future-proofing against increasingly memory-intensive games.

For additional context, the 24 GB configuration mirrors what we've already seen in the RTX 5090 Mobile GPU, which also uses these denser memory modules. And with memory clocked at 32 Gbps, the 5080 Super could reach a massive 1 TB/s of memory bandwidth – slightly faster than the vanilla 5080.

GeForce RTX 5080 Super
PG147-SKU35
GB203-450-A1
10752FP32
256-bit GDDR7 24G 32Gbps
400+W

– kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) May 20, 2025

Interestingly, the core specs might remain unchanged. Like the standard RTX 5080, the Super variant is rumored to use the GB203 die with the same 10,752 CUDA cores. That's unusual for a "Super" refresh, which traditionally boosts both memory and processing power. However, Nvidia may be reserving more substantial upgrades for future models or aiming to maintain clearer segmentation across its product lines.

Some rumors suggest the RTX 5080 Super could deliver a performance uplift of seven percent to 15 percent over the base 5080, thanks primarily to faster memory and potentially higher clock speeds. According to sources from board partners, these Super models have been in testing for months, though pricing concerns may have delayed an official launch.

No pricing or release date has been confirmed yet, but based on historical trends, the RTX 5080 Super could retail between $1,000 and $1,500 – assuming Nvidia doesn't surprise consumers with another MSRP hike. Then again, in today's GPU market, MSRP often feels more like a wish than a promise.

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Nvidia RTX 5080 Super leak suggests a big memory upgrade to 24GB

 

[opckieran]

Not sure why nVidia would even bother. This generation will sell well for them, in spite of all the quality issues. AMD has made it clear that they don’t care about being the performance per dollar manufacturer anymore and Intel does not seem interested in competing above 5070 levels.

 

[Kirby1]

Gamers "we want mid range cards with enough Vram"

Nvidia. "How about a more expensive 5080?"

 

[redgarl]

They should focus on their next gen. The SUPER refresh is SUPER depressing...

 

[MasterAce]

I bet they were supposed to launch the 5000 series with these 3gb chips but they were not ready in time. These chips have been talked about for year atleast.

 

[airbornex]

GPU "Super" refreshes are like DLCs for your graphics card: same base game, slightly shinier textures, and barely enough change to justify the price bump.

 

[Eldrach]

If it replaces the original at almost same cost - it’s a much more valid upgrade than the base 5080

 

[NumberNine]

The Supers are the cards they could have released out of the gate for each generation, but Nvidia delays them to drive continued sales over time. Knowing this, I don't buy non-supers anymore. The 5080 Super, should have been the 5080, but Nvidia makes better numbers if they release a weaker one first. Why? Lack of competition. The gap-filling Super strategy couldn't survive if AMD had better GPUs OR significantly lower prices. It's a luxury that Nvidia is able to afford themselves, and so they do.

 

[VaRmeNsI]

Looks like they are just swapping the 2GB modules with 3GB and slapping Super on it, and probably a higher price tag.

 

[RAVravrav]

Not when it still burns my house down.

 

[toooooot]

If basic 5080 costs $1500 right now, what will this monster cost? 2000 easily unless Nvidia actually begins to make these very quickly in huge amounts

 

[Lionvibez]

Looks like they are just swapping the 2GB modules with 3GB and slapping Super on it, and probably a higher price tag.

Not probably that is a guarantee.

 

[LimyG]

Seeing as we don't know much, I'll take a "hopeful," few point with the below things necessary.

1. Memory, sorted. They will have to increase, even if not by much the GPU's power too.
2. The price will be higher, but it should be only a token increase. Or leave it the same.
3. By the time it's available the hardware issues (cables, missing Rops) will have to be a thing of the past. IOW a properly designed power input system sharing over all inputs and a little on PCIe.
4. Finally, and possible most important. The software issues. I.E. They need to make proper drivers. The need to fix the app which I hear stinks. (I use the old NCP - fine for me)

If all 4 happen, then I would, for the first time give consideration to purchasing such a card.

IMO, the current blackwells a rip off shoddy hw junk. The 5090 is good product but it's price leaves the market small. It still has to use the same stupid drivers, and I believe also suffers from not having a decent basic power system, result melting cables. Undue stress on specific power draw components etc.

I never gave the RTX 5080 a second look after researching what a pile of poo it is.