MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming Trio Leaks, Packaging Confirms Specifications

Leaked packaging for the MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming Trio has surfaced online, providing a glimpse into the specs of NVIDIA’s upcoming Blackwell GPU. The leak, originating from the Chinese tech forum Chiphell, reveals key details about the highly anticipated GPU, ahead of CES 2025.

Key Specifications Confirmed

This confirms that the RTX 5080 will feature 16GB of GDDR7 graphics memory paired with a 256-bit memory bus, aligning with long-standing rumors about its performance capabilities. While the GB203-400 GPU and 10,752 CUDA cores remain unverified.

Additional details point to a PCIe 5.0 interface and a 360W TDP, ensuring high performance but also significant power consumption. The exact memory speed of the GDDR7 is still under wraps, though speculation suggests speeds of up to 32Gbps, marking a substantial upgrade over previous generations.

Signature MSI Gaming Trio Design

The leaked images of the MSI Gaming Trio packaging showcase MSI’s iconic cooling design. While the exact cooling setup remains unclear, it’s likely to include MSI’s signature TORX fans and other advanced cooling technologies.

NVIDIA is set to unveil the GeForce RTX 50 Series at CES 2025, with the RTX 5080 expected to launch on January 21, 2025. Its more powerful sibling, the RTX 5090, is anticipated to follow shortly after.

Are you excited for the RTX 5080’s launch? How do you think it will stack up against its predecessors? Share your thoughts in the comments!

MSI GeForce RTX 5080 (Expected Specs):
16GB GDDR7 memory
256-bit memory bus
GB203-400 GPU (unconfirmed)
10,752 CUDA cores (unconfirmed)
PCIe 5.0 interface
32Gbps memory speed (rumored)
360W TDP