# NVIDIA RTX 5080 24GB Design Kit Delays Reported

November 2, 2026 at 10:10 AM

> NVIDIA has reportedly delayed design kit distribution for the RTX 5080 24GB, pushing the expected launch into the first quarter of 2027.

**NVIDIA** has reportedly delayed the distribution of design kits for its upcoming **GeForce RTX 5080** 24 GB graphics card. While technical documents were expected in October 2026, **BenchLife** reports that partners have yet to receive the necessary materials as of November.

The new model is expected to upgrade the current 16 GB version with 24 GB of **GDDR7** memory, likely utilizing a 256-bit bus and 3 GB chips. Despite rumors of a December 2026 or January 2027 launch, BenchLife now points toward a release in the first quarter of 2027.

Timing is critical as partners require at least six weeks from receiving design kits to commercialization. With **CES 2027** scheduled for early January, the lack of kits suggests the 24 GB variant may miss the event, though NVIDIA has not confirmed official dates.


[#Nvidia](<https://hardwarebrief.com/hashtag/nvidia>) [#RTX5080](<https://hardwarebrief.com/hashtag/rtx5080>) [#GeForce](<https://hardwarebrief.com/hashtag/geforce>) [#GPU](<https://hardwarebrief.com/hashtag/gpu>) [#GamingTech](<https://hardwarebrief.com/hashtag/gamingtech>)

## Related news

## [RTX 5080 Prices Surge Past $2,300 Amid Shortage](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/rtx-5080-prices-surge-past-2-300-amid-shortage-595588be>)

October 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM

## [NVIDIA Releases Hotfix Driver for RTX 50 Series](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/nvidia-releases-hotfix-driver-for-rtx-50-series-b22b4c37>)

October 28, 2026 at 09:56 AM

## [NVIDIA Denies GeForce RTX 5090 Discontinuation](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/nvidia-denies-geforce-rtx-5090-discontinuation-4f5357c5>)

October 26, 2026 at 05:01 PM

## [Nvidia Driver 621.01 Causes Video Playback Bugs](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/nvidia-driver-621-01-causes-video-playback-bugs-a67deef8>)

October 24, 2026 at 11:23 AM

## [Nvidia Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Rumors](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/nvidia-denies-rtx-5090-discontinuation-rumors-f5f994f7>)

October 18, 2026 at 08:56 AM