NVIDIA has officially rolled out its first two RTX 50 series Blackwell GPUs — the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 — ready for gamers to get their hands on. You can find these powerhouse GPUs, courtesy of NVIDIA and its partners, available for purchase online at retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, though availability might vary.
Big Players Like ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC Unveil Their Custom RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Models
Starting today, NVIDIA’s top-tier GeForce RTX 5090 and high-performance RTX 5080 graphics cards are finally available in stores. They were initially showcased at CES and until now, both reviews and retail launches were under a strict embargo. With reviews now out in the open, NVIDIA has lifted the restriction, making way for their retail debut.
Beyond NVIDIA’s own offerings, major collaborators such as ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ZOTAC have crafted their own unique designs for these GPUs. These board partners have been busy distributing their custom models worldwide. For those in North America, you can check out major online retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy for these graphics cards.
For a quick look, here’s a lineup of GeForce RTX 5090 models you can find on Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, complete with their price tags:
- ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition: Available at Newegg and Best Buy for $2799.99
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 OC: Priced at $1999.99 on both Newegg and Best Buy
- ZOTAC AMP Extreme INFINITY GeForce RTX 5090: Available at Newegg and Best Buy
- ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5090 SOLID OC: Find it at Newegg and Best Buy
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim: Priced at $2399.99, available at Newegg and Best Buy
- MSI GeForce RTX 5090 Suprim: Liquid SOC: Newegg has it for $2539.99 and Best Buy for $2499.99
- And many others from MSI, Gigabyte, PNY, and Inno3d.
The GeForce RTX 5090 is touted as NVIDIA’s fastest gaming GPU yet, outperforming the RTX 4090 by about 30%. It starts at $1999 and comes packed with the GB202 die, 21760 Cuda Cores, 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, and a hefty 575W TGP for the Founder’s Edition. The Founders Edition GPU offers a boost clock of 2407 MHz, but the custom models can pack an even higher punch.
Now, let’s shift gears to the GeForce RTX 5080 models, also purchasable on Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, each with their own price:
- ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition: Available at both Newegg and Best Buy for $1499.99
- ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC: Priced at $1349.99 on Newegg
- ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5080: At Newegg and Best Buy for $999.99
- ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme: Newegg has it at $1249.99
- MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Suprim SOC: Newegg offers it at $1279.99, while Best Buy prices it at $1249.99
- And various offerings from MSI, Gigabyte, and PNY.
As the second-most powerful in the RTX 50 series, the GeForce RTX 5080 is priced at $999 for the Founders Edition, succeeding the RTX 4080. It features the GB203 die, 10752 Cuda Cores, and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, clocking a 360W TGP. Its boost clock hits 2617 MHz, which is actually higher than the RTX 5090, and some custom versions can push that even further.
With the big reveal buzzing across social media, tweets from Newegg, Micro Center, Overclockers UK, and Scan Computers hint at the excitement and anticipation surrounding this launch. These updates underscore a crucial point: with both the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 in high demand, NVIDIA has hinted at potential supply shortages. Retailers are bracing for limited stock, which might take some weeks to restock, so if you’re eagerly waiting, it’s best to keep an eye on updates and move quickly when they become available.
