NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Founders Edition Sell Out Within Minutes at MSRP

NVIDIA recently refreshed its online marketplace with new stock of the highly anticipated GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Founders Edition graphics cards, both offered at their official MSRP. The restock was met with overwhelming demand, as both models sold out within minutes of being listed, highlighting the intense competition among gamers and PC enthusiasts to secure these next-generation GPUs at retail prices.

The flagship GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition was available at its European MSRP of €2,099, while the high-end GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition was listed at €1,059. According to marketplace data, the RTX 5090 FE sold out in just seven minutes, disappearing from the site by 10:08 am after its 10:01 am release. The RTX 5080 FE remained available slightly longer, with stock lasting until 10:20 am. Meanwhile, the mid-range RTX 5070 FE was also listed but remained in stock for a few hours before eventually selling out.

Limited Availability and Price Inflation on Third-Party Marketplaces

For those seeking to purchase the GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 at MSRP, the NVIDIA Marketplace remains the only viable option. Third-party retailers and official NVIDIA add-in card partners are listing these GPUs at significantly higher prices, often exceeding €3,000. Recent data from ComputerBase indicates that the median price for these cards now hovers around €3,566, far above the official MSRP.

The scarcity of MSRP-priced GPUs is largely attributed to ongoing supply constraints, including the GDDR7 memory shortage and NVIDIA's current production strategies. As a result, any opportunity to purchase these graphics cards at retail price is considered a rare premium for consumers, who otherwise face steep markups on the secondary market.

Notably, there have been no further restocks or updates on the NVIDIA Marketplace since early December, marking nearly two months without a new product drop. This prolonged gap has only intensified demand and contributed to the persistent price inflation seen across third-party platforms.