The days of paying exorbitant premiums for Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs have finally ended. Amazon is currently stocking the Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card at its original MSRP of $999.99 with free shipping – though Prime membership is required to access this deal. This powerful graphics solution delivers flawless 4K gaming at 60+ fps across modern titles.
Asus GeForce RTX 5080 Returns to Official Pricing
Amazon Prime member exclusive
Asus Prime GeForce RTX 5080 16GB Graphics Card
$999.99 at Amazon
Compared to its predecessor, the RTX 5080 demonstrates modest 5%-10% performance gains over the now-discontinued RTX 4080 Super. While this generational leap isn't groundbreaking, maintaining the same launch price as its predecessor ensures equivalent value. Early criticism stemmed primarily from scarcity-driven price gouging, with units often selling above $1,500.
Performance-wise, the RTX 5080 stands as one of today's most powerful GPUs – surpassed only by the premium RTX 5090 ($2,000) and discontinued RTX 4090 ($1,600). It's perfectly equipped to handle cutting-edge games at 4K resolution with max settings and ray tracing enabled. The card's DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation technology boosts frame rates significantly in supported titles like Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Stellar Blade.
Asus' Prime variant features an efficient triple-fan cooling system with a compact 2.5-slot design, offering improved compatibility with various PC cases including select small form factor builds.
"For owners of recent high-end GPUs, upgrading to the RTX 5080 makes little sense – performance improvements over the RTX 4080 are marginal. However, gamers with older hardware will appreciate the substantial performance leap, especially those willing to utilize Nvidia's AI-driven enhancements." – Jacqueline Thomas, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 FE Review
