Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card launches on November 16, so shops are listing bespoke Ada models from AIB partners. GeForce RTX 4080 is one of the top graphics cards despite being slower than the GeForce RTX 4090.

Nvidia "unlaunched" GeForce RTX 4080 12GB after customer outrage and criticism. Nvidia was under pressure to cancel a graphics card launch, something it is never done. Vendors will likely recycle the GeForce RTX 4080 12GB for a 4070-tier SKU. The GeForce RTX 4080 12GB is 30% slower than the 16GB version, making it challenging to sell. Nvidia allegedly compensated partners for packaging and rebranding fees.

GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition costs $1,199 U.S. and £1,269 U.K. Some bespoke models will have the same MSRP, though. Newegg has the PNY XLR8 Gaming Verto GeForce RTX 4080 for $1,199.99, but the overclocked version's price is unclear (opens in new tab). Standard version boost clock is 2,505 MHz, same as Founders Edition. The overclocked version has a 2,550 MHz boost clock, 50 MHz more than Nvidia's. A VideoCardz reader found three RTX 4080 listings at U.K. store LaptopsDirect. Palit is GeForce RTX 4080 OmniBlack and GameRock cost £1,449.97, 14% higher than the GeForce RTX 4080's U.K. price. Palit is GeForce RTX 4080 GameRock OC costs £1,529.97, 21% more than MSRP.

According to Nvidia's 4K tests, the GeForce RTX 4080 is 2X quicker than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in Microsoft Flight Simulator and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. In Cyberpunk 2077, the GeForce RTX 4080 performs 3X better than the 3080 Ti (New RT Overdrive). Always doubt vendor-supplied benchmarks though.

GeForce RTX 4090 sold out almost immediately when it debuted on October 12. The slightly cheaper GeForce RTX 4080 should follow suit. Although the Ethereum boom is over, consumers still have to fend off scalpers. If the GeForce RTX 4080 is your next graphics card, note November 16 on your calendar and "may the odds be ever in your favour."

GeForce RTX 4080 Spotted in US, prices starting at $1,199.