NVIDIA RTX 5080 SUPER Rumor: 24GB VRAM, Higher Power Target
Sunday, September 06, 2026NVIDIA RTX 5080 SUPER Rumored With 24GB VRAM and Higher Power Target [2026]
By Indie Kings | September 6, 2026 | 7 min read
NVIDIA's SUPER refresh is leaking again, and this time it's the card many 4K gamers wanted in the first place. Multiple reports point to an RTX 5080 SUPER with 24GB GDDR7, up from 16GB on the base RTX 5080, plus a higher power limit to feed it.
No official confirm from NVIDIA. But smoke from board partners, driver chatter, and consistent leaks across TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware, and HotHardware make this the most credible SUPER rumor so far.
Table of Contents
- 1. Specs: RTX 5080 vs 5080 SUPER vs 5090
- 2. Why 24GB matters in 2026 games
- 3. Power, cooling, PSU impact
- 4. Release date and price prediction
- 5. vs AMD RX 9070 XT and UDNA rumors
- 6. Should you buy now or wait?
- 7. FAQ
1. Specs: RTX 5080 vs 5080 SUPER vs 5090
| Spec | RTX 5080 | RTX 5080 SUPER (rumored) | RTX 5090 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR7 | 32GB GDDR7 |
| Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit | 512-bit |
| TBP | 360W | 400W+ rumored | 575W |
| Arch | Blackwell | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Target | 4K entry | 4K ultra / creator | Halo / AI |
Core count bump expected small (+5-10%). VRAM is the story, not shaders.
2. Why 24GB matters in 2026 games
16GB now clips in 2026 titles at 4K + ray tracing + DLSS Quality: Indiana Jones, Alan Wake 2 path tracing mods, Starfield texture packs, and Unreal Engine 5.5 games routinely push 17-19GB allocated.
DLSS 4 Transformer cuts VRAM ~20%, but allocation still spikes. 24GB fixes stutter, helps Blender, Stable Diffusion XL, and 4K video.
3. Power, cooling, PSU impact
Leaks point to 400W+ TBP vs 360W base. Means:
- 850W PSU minimum, 1000W recommended for OC rigs
- 12V-2x6 connector required, check ATX 3.1 PSU
- AIB triple-fan designs carry over from 5090, no FE redesign expected
4. Release date and price prediction
No NVIDIA date. Supply chain chatter: late Q4 2026 to CES Q1 2027, alongside 5070 SUPER. Price likely $999-$1,199. Base 5080 was $999. NVIDIA rarely holds price with +50% VRAM - expect $1,099.
5. vs AMD RX 9070 XT and UDNA rumors
AMD just gained ~9% at 1440p via driver, beating RTX 5070 Ti in some suites. But AMD has no 24GB answer at $1000. UDNA / RDNA5 with 96 CUs + 384-bit bus is 2027 talk. 5080 SUPER is NVIDIA's hold-the-tier move to own holiday 2026.
6. Should you buy now or wait?
- Need GPU now: buy 9070 XT / 5070 Ti under $750, skip base 5080
- 4K / creator: wait. 16GB to 24GB is worth 3-4 months
- 5090 owners: skip, not for you
7. FAQ
Is RTX 5080 SUPER confirmed?
No. Rumor from multiple leakers, no NVIDIA statement.
How much VRAM?
24GB GDDR7 rumored, 50% uplift over base.
When launch?
Late 2026 to early 2027 window per board-partner leaks.
Will price rise?
Likely $1,099 vs $999 base, based on past SUPER pricing.
Need new PSU?
If under 850W ATX 3.0, yes upgrade.
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