Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards have surfaced unexpectedly in prebuilt gaming PCs from iBUYPOWER, marking the first U.S. retailer to list the RTX 50-series. While exciting, the listings, which have since been removed but preserved by VideoCardz, raise several questions, particularly about performance figures and the notable absence of the anticipated flagship, the RTX 5090.
RTX 5080 and 5070 Ti: Early Glimpse in Prebuilts
Five iBUYPOWER systems showcased either the RTX 5080 or 5070 Ti, both equipped with 16GB of memory. These cards are widely anticipated to be officially unveiled during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote address at CES 2025 on January 6. The listings provided limited technical specifications, though many details have already been leaked. Interestingly, the systems featured a mix of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel CPUs, opting for the former over the newer Ryzen 9 9800X3D. While these appear to be standard high-end gaming PCs, the specifics leave room for speculation.
Performance of an iBUYPOWER RTX 5080 PC.
Performance Discrepancies and Pricing Puzzles
Performance figures presented alongside the listings appear inconsistent. For instance, one system reportedly achieved only 20 fps in Baldur’s Gate 3 at 1440p, a remarkably low result for such high-end hardware. This suggests placeholder benchmarks pending the official announcement. Pricing also raises eyebrows. A previously leaked listing for an RTX 5080 system with an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU was priced around $3,600, while an alleged RTX 5090 version reached a staggering $6,200. These prices, from a German retailer, don’t necessarily reflect final retail pricing in other markets.
The Missing RTX 5090: A Strategic Delay?
The most significant question remains: where is the RTX 5090? While rumors suggest a later launch than the RTX 5080, both are expected to be announced soon, with the RTX 5090 potentially hitting shelves before the RTX 5070 Ti. Its absence from these prebuilt listings is curious. Hopefully, this is merely a temporary omission and not an indication of exorbitant pricing or power requirements that exclude it from mainstream prebuilt systems.
Anticipation Builds for CES 2025
With CES 2025 just days away, anticipation for Nvidia’s announcements continues to build. We’ll be closely following the event and providing updates on all the latest news, including details on the RTX 50-series.
