In the ever-evolving world of graphics technology, Nvidia’s anticipated RTX 5080 GPU may not make its debut this year, contrary to the swirling rumors propelled by a notable tech leaker. However, enthusiasts have reasons to remain optimistic about the next-generation Blackwell graphics cards.

A recent video by Moore’s Law is Dead (MLID) on YouTube has stirred the conversation around Nvidia’s Blackwell series. Citing an insider at Nvidia, MLID revisited the earlier speculation that both the RTX 5090 and 5080 models were slated for a late 2024 release. While the possibility of an RTX 5080 launch this year hasn’t been entirely dismissed, the source conveyed a stronger likelihood for just the RTX 5090’s arrival within the year, though certainty remains elusive.

The brighter side of the news points to an imminent unveiling of the Blackwell series, potentially at the upcoming Computex event next month. Should the RTX 5090 be the sole release, it’s anticipated to hit the market earlier than the year’s end, with projections aiming for an early fourth-quarter launch, possibly in October.

Supporting this optimistic timeline, a second informant in dialogue with MLID hinted at a potential third-quarter release, or at least within the fourth quarter, ensuring that at least one Blackwell graphics card will grace the shelves, keeping the door open for a dual release this year.

Adding to the buzz, a third source weighed in on the RTX 5000 series for laptops, drawing parallels with the developmental pace of the preceding Lovelace (RTX 4000) series, albeit trailing by a month or two. This comparison sets expectations for a similar release schedule, pointing to early 2025 for the RTX 5000’s laptop debut, possibly around March, following the RTX 4000 mobile GPUs’ February 2023 launch.

In a final note of anticipation, the top-tier mobile GPUs under the Blackwell banner are predicted to pack a more powerful punch. Speculations suggest that the RTX 5080 mobile chip could be the GB203, marking an upgrade from Lovelace’s RTX 4080 mobile, which utilized the AD104 chip. Moreover, Nvidia is reportedly committed to integrating GDDR7 memory in both its laptop and desktop variants, promising a significant boost in video memory performance.

As the tech community awaits official announcements, these insights offer a glimpse into the potential trajectory of Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs, blending cautious timelines with promising advancements.

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