RTX 5080 Super Canceled? What the 24GB Report Means

Is the RTX 5080 Super with 24GB of memory finished before it ever launched? On November 2, 2026, hardware site GameGPU reported that NVIDIA has canceled the card before production started. The same morning, VideoCardz, citing Taiwan's BenchLife, reported a narrower problem: board partners still don't have the design kits they need to build it. NVIDIA never announced a 24GB RTX 5080 and has not commented publicly on either report. Here's what is known, what isn't, and what it means if you're shopping for a high-end graphics card.

Is the RTX 5080 Super 24GB really canceled?

Not officially. Both reports point in the same direction, but they don't go equally far:

GameGPU says NVIDIA dropped the plan. According to its board-partner information, the PCB and cooler design materials were supposed to reach manufacturers in October, but still hadn't arrived by early November.
VideoCardz and BenchLife say NVIDIA missed its own October schedule for the design kits. BenchLife thinks a January 2027 release is unlikely, but VideoCardz notes that NVIDIA could still announce the card at CES 2027 (January 6 to 9) and ship it weeks later.

So one source says canceled, the other says delayed. Until NVIDIA speaks, treat both as unconfirmed reports, not facts.

What was the RTX 5080 Super supposed to be?

According to these reports, the card would have used the same GB203 Blackwell GPU and 256-bit memory bus as today's RTX 5080, but with 3GB GDDR7 modules instead of 2GB ones. That would raise video memory from 16GB to 24GB, a 50% increase. VideoCardz had reported a first-quarter 2027 target, and later information from Chinese distribution channels suggested December 2026 or January 2027. Even the "Super" name was never confirmed.

Why would NVIDIA drop a 24GB gaming card?

GameGPU's explanation is AI demand. It says GB203 chips and the dense 3GB GDDR7 modules are worth more in RTX PRO workstation cards and data center products, so the consumer card no longer made sense to produce. VideoCardz makes a similar point without calling the card dead: AI demand competes for production capacity, and memory and component shortages make procurement harder. A board partner once told VideoCardz that a new card needs at least six weeks after design information arrives, and VideoCardz says even two months may now be optimistic.

This fits the memory squeeze we covered in RAM Shortage Until 2028? What Samsung and SK hynix Said.

What does this mean for RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 availability?

On October 30, VideoCardz and PC Guide reported that the RTX 5080 had disappeared from NVIDIA's official US Marketplace, after the RTX 5090. Many buyers assumed NVIDIA was clearing room for the 24GB model. GameGPU says that isn't the reason, and points again to AI products taking priority.

On the RTX 5090, NVIDIA's Jeff Fisher told Taiwanese media on October 16 that the card is not discontinued, as PBX Science reported. Still, VideoCardz warns that the next two to three months could bring worse availability and higher prices for both high-end cards. We covered the pricing side in RTX 5080 at $2,000? and the supply side in RTX 5090 Supply Cut?.

Should you buy a high-end GPU now or wait for a 24GB RTX 5080?

Our advice depends on why you want the extra memory:

If you need a PC now: don't plan around a card NVIDIA never announced and may have shelved. A complete system lets you skip the hunt for one scarce part. Browse our gaming PCs or the graphics cards we have in stock.
If you can wait until January: CES 2027 runs January 6 to 9, and it's the most likely place for NVIDIA to confirm or deny its plans. Waiting costs nothing if your current card still does the job.
If you're on a budget: a refurbished PC can bridge the gap until high-end supply settles down.

FAQ

Did NVIDIA confirm the RTX 5080 Super cancellation?

No. The cancellation comes from a GameGPU report. NVIDIA never announced a 24GB RTX 5080 and hasn't commented publicly on the reports.

How much memory would the RTX 5080 Super have had?

Reports said 24GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus, using 3GB modules, compared with 16GB on the current RTX 5080.

Could the 24GB RTX 5080 still launch?

Possibly. VideoCardz says an announcement at CES 2027 remains possible, with retail cards following later, even if January availability looks unlikely.

Is the RTX 5090 discontinued?

NVIDIA says no. Its senior vice president Jeff Fisher said on October 16 that the RTX 5090 is still shipping, though supply is constrained.

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