First NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Custom Model Leaked: 16 GB GDDR7 Memory Confirmed, Sleek 2.2 Slot Design
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The highly anticipated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, part of the next-gen Blackwell series, has made its first public appearance in a leaked custom model. MSI's GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC Edition is leading the charge with a redesigned cooling system, upgraded memory, and sleek aesthetics.
The leaked images and details reveal a refined and powerful custom model from MSI that emphasizes performance and design efficiency:
Cooling System: Tri Frozr 4
Replacing the Tri Frozr 3 found in RTX 40 series, the Tri Frozr 4 features:
Stormforce Fans for optimized airflow.
Nickel-plated copper baseplate for improved thermal conductivity.
Core pipes and a robust metal backplate for heat dissipation and durability.
Slimmer Design
The RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC adopts a 2.2-slot design, making it significantly slimmer than the 3.5-slot RTX 4080 Gaming Trio, offering improved compatibility for compact builds.
Specifications
16 GB GDDR7 memory with a 256-bit bus interface, delivering blistering 32 Gbps speeds and a total bandwidth of 1 TB/s.
Outputs include 3 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI connector.
Dedicated Ray Tracing Cores, Tensor Cores, and support for NVIDIA's latest software suite, including DLSS, Broadcast, and G-Sync.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080: What We Know So Far
The RTX 5080 is based on the GB203-400-A1 GPU die and features:
84 SMs and 10,752 CUDA cores, a 51% core reduction compared to the flagship RTX 5090.
400W TBP, reflecting a 25% increase compared to its RTX 4080 predecessor, though real-world power consumption may differ.
GDDR7 memory modules for enhanced performance, making it one of the fastest memory configurations on the market.
This new GPU will target enthusiasts looking for high performance without stepping up to the flagship RTX 5090, though the reduced core count suggests a noticeable performance gap.
While NVIDIA has yet to officially announce the RTX 5080, this leak suggests the card will debut with a robust lineup of custom models. The RTX 5080 Gaming Trio OC Edition is likely to set a benchmark for other AIB partners to follow. The Blackwell series GPUs, including the RTX 5080, are expected to be unveiled at CES 2025, with availability rumored for late January.
What do you think of the RTX 5080’s specs and MSI’s design? Are you excited for the leap in gaming performance, or does the slimmer design seal the deal for your next build? Share your thoughts below!
