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NVIDIA's RTX 5080 is the latest flagship GPU from the Blackwell architecture, and most PC gamers covet it for its awesome 4K performance, 16GB of VRAM, and access to all of DLSS 4's latest features.
The RTX 5080 will deliver incredible performance for years to come
Everyone wants an RTX 5080 — that's no secret. NVIDIA's flagship GPU is the perfect option for any 4K gamers who don't want to pay obscene amounts for the RTX 5090. Not gaming at 4K? The RTX 5080 is going to absolutely crush 1440p, especially if you have a monitor with a high refresh rate.
These GPUs all come with the "OC" designation, which means that they're overclocked to provide better performance than the reference cards that NVIDIA produced.
Considering that OC versions almost always cost more than standard versions, being able to pick up the ASUS Prime OC RTX 5080 for only $100 over MSRP is certainly worth checking out.
These GPUs all have 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM, setting you up nicely for the future as games become more demanding. And because they're all built on NVIDIA's latest Blackwell architecture, you get full access to all of the latest DLSS 4 features, including Multi Frame Generation (MFG).
I admit I was skeptical about MFG and its use of AI to multiply frame rates, but once I tested it in DOOM: The Dark Ages using an RTX 5070 Ti, I quickly became a believer. The RTX 5080 is only going to make that experience better.
The RTX 5080 isn't just for gaming, either. It's powerful enough to easily cut through AI, video, rendering, and other professional workloads, giving you the best of both worlds in one GPU.
Although I'm focusing on the ASUS Prime OC version of the 5080, the ASUS TUF Gaming model is also looking quite good at $400 off. It's the brand I chose for my 5070 Ti thanks to its excellent cooling, OC'd clocks, and durable design.
If you're searching for something with a more professional air, the MSI INSPIRE RTX 5080 is also down to $1,069 at Newegg.
Keep in mind that GPU prices are expected to skyrocket once again due to the impending memory shortage caused by the AI datacenter buildout, giving you just another reason to cash in on these great Black Friday deals.
More Black Friday 2025 - quick links
- All our TOP recommened Black Friday deals: Just the best
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