Leaked photos of the MSI Gaming Trio RTX 5080 have surfaced online, hinting at the potential launch as the first GPU post CES 2025. Despite being swiftly removed, the images from a ChipHell forum post revealed key specifications of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, including 16GB GDDR7 memory, a 256-bit memory bus, and the use of Nvidia’s GB203-400 Blackwell GPU with 10,752 CUDA cores. With speculations around the GPU’s PCIe 5.0 interface standard and CES 2025 approaching, more concrete details are expected soon. The authenticity of the leaked images is still subject to debate, but they suggest significant upgrades for 4K gaming enthusiasts. Additionally, rumors about the RTX 5090 and potential concerns surrounding the positioning of the RTX 5080 as a ‘professional’ GPU have stirred interest among PC gamers.