The era of paying hundreds above MSRP for a GeForce RTX 5080 is finally over. Amazon Prime members can now secure the Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card at its original launch price of $999.99 with free shipping. This offer is sold and shipped directly by Amazon, not a third-party marketplace seller. If you see a marketplace vendor listed, it means Amazon's stock is currently depleted, and you'll need to wait for a restock. To ensure availability for more customers, orders are limited to one unit per person.

Exclusive for Amazon Prime Members
1$999.99 at Amazon
The Asus Prime model utilizes a triple-fan cooling system in a slimmer 2.5-slot design, engineered to fit a wider range of PC cases, including some compact (SFF) models with adequate length.

0$999.99 at Newegg
2$999.99 at Best Buy For a limited period, purchasing a select Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series card includes a complimentary download of Borderlands 4 upon its release on September 12. Visit Nvidia's official press release for full details. Instructions for redeeming this bundle will be provided through the Nvidia app.Get Borderlands 4 Free With Purchase
Against the previous generation, the GeForce RTX 5080 delivers performance roughly 5%-10% faster than the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super. While this generational leap is modest, its launch price matches that of the RTX 4080 Super, offering equivalent value. Initial criticism of the RTX 5080 stemmed largely from scarcity at MSRP, forcing buyers to pay over $1,500 on the secondary market—a situation that has now improved.
In terms of performance, the RTX 5080 is a powerhouse. It ranks among the fastest consumer graphics cards, surpassed only by the $2,000 RTX 5090 and the discontinued $1,600 RTX 4090. It's an exceptional choice for playing the latest, most demanding games in 4K with high settings and ray tracing enabled. The card supports DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, allowing supported games to achieve even higher frame rates with minimal impact on visual fidelity. Recent and upcoming titles with DLSS 4 support include Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (post-update), Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Stellar Blade, as well as the anticipated Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"For owners of recent high-end graphics cards, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 may not be a compelling upgrade—its performance lead over the RTX 4080 is modest, though DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation does enhance visuals in supported games. However, for gamers upgrading from an older GPU and seeking a significant performance leap, the RTX 5080 delivers impressively, especially for those who appreciate Nvidia's suite of AI-powered features."