- New Rumor Suggests Alleged 32GB Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU Planned for Cloud Services
- This supposedly did not happen because the GPU BIOS was leaked to the consumer market.
- The launch of a new RTX 5080 GPU with more VRAM is highly unlikely due to the current RAM shortage
With CES 2026 on the horizon, as well as the presence of gaming and AI giant Nvidia, AI is likely to take center stage. Unfortunately for PC gamers, it could mean that hopes of an RTX 5000 series upgrade may be off the table for Team Green, and recent rumors seem to bear this out.
As reported by Uniko’s Hardware on A 32GB edition of the Blackwell GPU is also rumored to already exist in China, but it is not yet available for purchase.
It’s also worth noting that this supposed RTX 5080 32GB model is not ready for sale, as its BIOS has apparently not been signed and the GPU is not published when trying to boot the PC. Chinese markets already have modified RTX 4080 GPUs that use 32GB of VRAM, so it’s apparently not impossible for the 4080 successor.
Based on numerous rumors about the potential launch of RTX 5000 Super GPUs with increased VRAM capacities, it’s safe to say that there is at least a decent level of validity for an RTX 5000 upgrade to be part of Nvidia’s plans.
However, with some claiming that this card was initially planned only for cloud services and the current RAM crisis, it seems extremely unlikely that we will see a release any time soon.
Reports hint that both Nvidia and AMD could discontinue budget GPUs to reduce costs, due to increased demand for RAM. With RAM prices skyrocketing for consumers, the next category of PC hardware that will be hit hard are GPUs (as they use VRAM), and that’s why it’s hard to see Team Green releasing an updated GPU with further VRAM in such an unstable market.
Analysis: I’d be surprised if we get a 32GB RTX 5080 in 2026
It’s no secret at this point that Nvidia’s main focus is no longer on the PC gaming market as it has gone full steam ahead with AI. That’s not to say that PC gaming is completely over, either, but the drop in focus has been enough for consumers to take notice, and with this RAM shortage in full swing, I don’t see any upgrades to consumer-grade RTX 5000 GPUs in the near future.
I could be wrong; After all, CES 2026 is just around the corner and there is always room for surprises. However, even if there was a shocking announcement, it will likely come at a cost to consumers, and a huge one at that.
Third-party models of the Nvidia RTX 5090 are facing significant price increases at several retailers, with some rumors even suggesting Nvidia will increase the price to $5,000. Frankly, I don’t think we’ll see such a drastic price increase (150%!) from Nvidia, but the consistency of these rumors should raise some alarm bells.
It’s unclear how drastic the changes will be for PC gamers in 2026 and beyond, but if the current trend continues, we should be very concerned.
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