NVIDIA is making waves in the gaming world with the launch of the highly anticipated RTX 50 series Blackwell GPUs, namely the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, which are now officially up for grabs. Gamers can find these cutting-edge cards from NVIDIA and its partners on popular online stores like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, though availability might vary depending on demand.
When it comes to custom designs for these powerful GPUs, some of the biggest names in the industry, such as ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC, have something special up their sleeves. After debuting at CES and keeping enthusiasts waiting during a review and retail embargo period, the wraps have finally come off, and these GPUs are ready to hit the retail shelves. This means gamers can start snagging these high-performance pieces from both NVIDIA and its array of board partners.
For those eager to upgrade their gaming setups, here’s the inside scoop on what’s available for the GeForce RTX 5090 over on Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, along with their price tags:
– ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition: Available on Newegg and Best Buy at $2799.99
– ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC: Priced at $1999.99 on both Newegg and Best Buy
– ZOTAC AMP Extreme INFINITY GeForce RTX 5090 and several others await your exploration on these major retail sites.
The RTX 5090 is NVIDIA’s crown jewel at the moment, boasting a performance that’s a staggering 30% faster than its predecessor, the RTX 4090. It carries a base price of $1999 and is built around the mighty GB202 die, sporting 21760 CUDA Cores and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a vast 512-bit bus. Power consumption for the FE edition is rated at 575W, but you’ll find the custom editions push even higher performance limits with enhanced boost clocks.
If you’re looking into the GeForce RTX 5080, there’s a variety of models listed on the same platforms, each carrying its own price tag:
– ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition is on Newegg and Best Buy for $1499.99.
– ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC can be yours at $1349.99 on Newegg.
– Look out for ZOTAC and MSI offerings, too, each bringing distinct features to the table.
Positioned as the second-fastest gaming GPU in the RTX 50 lineup, the RTX 5080 follows the RTX 4080, hitting the market at $999 for the Founders Edition. It packs the GB203 die, 10752 CUDA Cores, and 16 GB of speedy GDDR7 memory, all managed on a 256-bit bus with a power draw of 360W. Interestingly, its boost clock operates at 2617 MHz, which surpasses the RTX 5090 and can be even higher on certain custom models.
With these launches, it’s evident that the demand is sky-high. NVIDIA has acknowledged that both the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are in limited supply, with expectations of replenished stock in upcoming weeks. Retailers have echoed this sentiment, preparing fans for potentially quick sell-outs and the need to stay alert for restocks.
Stay updated with supply alerts and more from retailers and NVIDIA as they work to meet the gaming community’s hunger for these powerhouse GPUs.
