's GeForce RTX 5080 has seen a massive price surge since its January 2025 launch at a $999 MSRP. As of October 28, 2026, major US retailers are listing the GPU between $1,800 and over $2,300, with prices for specific models exceeding $2,299.
Current availability is limited as Newegg is out of stock for direct sales. Third-party seller GH ELECTRONICS listed a PNY model for $2,299, while priced another at $1,999.99. has units available for $1,829.99, restricted to in-store pickup.
The price hike stems from rising GDDR7 memory costs and a global memory shortage fueled by AI infrastructure demand. These market pressures have pushed the RTX 5080's retail price past the original $1,999 MSRP of the flagship RTX 5090 in less than two years.