The next generation of Nvidia GPUs has been unveiled, and the question of where can you buy the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 is already being asked by eager PC gamers.
Just like its predecessor, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, the RTX 4080 is expected to be a highly desirable graphics card that will be pretty tricky to track down for MSRP. However, the good news is that for a variety of reasons GPU prices are crashing right now, which means that high-end cards from Nvidia and AMD are seeing price reductions and decreased interest from scalpers and resellers.
Plus, with Black Friday deals now live — we may even see some bargains on previous-gen models or deals on pre-configured systems. (Though we wouldn't hold our breath for significant price drops).
As the newest Nvidia hardware on the block, the demand for the RTX 4080 is still expected to exceed demand, but we’re optimistic that the latest GeForce graphics cards won’t be quite as tricky to track down as the 30-series.
The RTX 4080 is almost guaranteed to sell out very quickly when you find stock. If you want to get your hands on this gigantic graphic card as soon as possible, here’s all the information you need to assist in your mission to buy an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080: Where to buy
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 — retailer links
These are the all important retailer links you will need to find RTX 4080 restock.
- Amazon: shop current Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU deals
- Antonline: check RTX 30-Series stock now
- Best Buy: check all graphic card deals
- Newegg: check RTX 3080 inventory now
- Walmart: check graphic cards inventory
Where to buy Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 in the U.S.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 is officially out with cards from third-party manufacturers like Asus, Gigabyte, and PNY. Nvidia will also produce a special Founders Edition of the Nvidia GeForce 4080 for those who are interested.
The RTX 4080 costs $1,199, which will definitely sting the wallet of gamers looking for the best performance possible. But for this eyewatering price, Nvidia is claiming double the performance of the RTX 3080 Ti, which softens the blow somewhat.
If you’re hoping to secure a new Nvidia card this holiday season make sure to bookmark this page and regularly return.
Where to buy Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 in the U.K.
PC gamers in the U.K. looking to get hold of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 will have to pay a premium, as it costs £1269.
U.K.-based retailers like Box, CCL, Ebuyer, Overclockers UK and Scan are selling the GPU, though they tend to sell out relatively fast.
Where to buy Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 desktops
One of the best ways to get your hands on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 will almost certainly be via a pre-built gaming PC with the graphics card already installed. Just ask our computing writer Tony Polanco who secured an RTX 3080 TI without waiting months using this method.
There aren’t any listings for desktops including RTX 4080 cards just yet, but we expect to see them appear once the GPU hits the market. PC builders such as Origin PC, iBuyPower and Cyberpower are all likely to offer configurations that include the cards but be warned a pre-built gaming PC is typically an expensive investment with prices around the $2,000 mark. And that sum will only increase if you want a machine with top-of-the-line specs.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 performance
On paper, the specifications for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 are pretty impressive, and Nvidia has been bullish when it comes to making claims about how the card stacks up against the previous generation of GeForce tech.
The Nvidia RTX 4080 is more powerful than its predecessor. Based on independent testing performed by sister site, Tom’s Hardware, the RTX 4080 is 21 percent faster than the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti released earlier this year and 51% faster than the RTX 3080. However, as the site notes, it's only 38 percent faster than the card it’s replacing, the Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti. The RTX 4080 also delivers 78 percent of the RTX 4090’s performance.
Regarding game performance compared to the 3090 Ti, Tom’s Hardware saw a 49% improvement in Total War: Warhammer 3 and a 40 percent improvement in Forza Horizon 5. Some titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator only saw an 8 percent improvement.
Though these improvements are in-line with improvements seen between the RTX 30 series and its predecessor generation, they’re still impressive — especially if you want to play games at high resolutions and frame rates. The RTX 30 series cards aren’t exactly lacking when it comes to delivering high-performance gaming, but with an RTX 4080 GPU in your rig, you’ll have more headroom when playing current titles — not to mention have enough power to handle upcoming titles.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080: Stock shortages and restocks
Stock shortages and frustrating restocks are the elephant in the room when it comes to talking about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080. We’ve already touched upon the subject matter above, but there are reasons to be hopeful that things will go smoother with Nvidia’s latest graphics cards.
Nevertheless, the global chip shortage is still causing problems — just look at the state of PS5 restocks as proof — and understandably that is preventing some gamers from getting excited about the RTX 4080 and its even more powerful sibling the RTX 4090. At least some degree of difficulty should be anticipated if you plan to buy one of these cards over the holiday season.
We’re keeping our fingers very tightly crossed that Nvidia and its manufacturing partners are working hard behind the scenes to ensure the rollout of these cards goes off without too many issues. Plus, we’d like to see retailers be a little more proactive in attempting to prevent their supply of 40-series cards from ending up in the hands of scalpers.
However you slice it, buying an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 probably won’t be the easiest purchase you ever make, but we’ll be here to help guide you through the process. Make sure to keep it locked to Tom’s Guide for complete coverage of the launch of the RTX 4080 and all the buying advice you need to get your card secured.
