MSI developing RTX 5080 GPU to challenge RTX 4090

MSI may be developing a new graphics card that could compete with Nvidia's powerful RTX 4090. Recent leaks suggest that MSI is working on a version of the RTX 5080, which could come with a significant upgrade to 24GB of memory. This higher memory capacity is a key improvement over the current RTX 5080, which does not match the performance of the RTX 4090. According to two leaked images, both sourced from MSI, this new card is referred to as the RTX 5080 Vanguard. The promotional video that MSI shared features the card and highlights its 24GB GDDR7 memory. The increase in memory could help the RTX 5080 Vanguard achieve better performance. However, it’s uncertain if this would be enough to surpass the RTX 4090, as there is still a considerable gap in CUDA core counts. MSI has also listed this new card on its website, indicating compatibility with an MSI motherboard. While there is excitement about this potential new GPU, it may not be revealed soon. MSI might instead introduce a better memory configuration in future models, such as the RTX 5080 Ti or Super. However, these enhanced cards are expected to come with a high price tag, especially as some current RTX 5080 models already cost significantly more than their initial prices.