According to the latest supply chain leaks, Nvidia has abandoned its plan to launch the GeForce RTX 5080 24GB graphics card in China in January 2027. The high cost of 3GB GDDR7 memory modules is reportedly the reason behind Nvidia's decision to scrap the plan, opting instead to continue selling the existing 16GB version.
Reports indicate that the rumored GeForce RTX 5080 24GB graphics card has been shelved domestically, with the company allegedly abandoning its planned January 2027 release. Japanese media outlet Gazlog reposted a thread from the Chinese hardware forum Bobantang, which stated that Nvidia had informed its Add-in Board (AIB) partners of this decision but did not provide a new release date.
The report attributes the cancellation of the 24GB version to the high cost of 3GB GDDR7 memory modules. These modules are said to cost approximately three times as much as the 2GB modules used in the current RTX 5080, making it difficult to sell the 24GB configuration at a reasonable price. It is understood that Nvidia will continue to procure 2GB GDDR7 modules and retain the RTX 5080 16GB as its top-tier GeForce product in the Chinese market.
Interestingly, this directly contradicts previous statements from Board Channels. In late October, the outlet hinted that Nvidia was accelerating the release of the RTX 5080 24GB graphics card, moving it up to December 2026 or January 2027, while gradually phasing out production of the 16GB version.
In any case, the RTX 5080 24GB version remains in a state of uncertainty, while its 16GB counterpart is likely the most powerful Nvidia graphics card currently available for purchase. The RTX 5090 is out of reach for most gamers, although you might have a slim chance of obtaining one through Nvidia's giveaway events.