GeForce RTX 5080 for local AI.
With 16 GB it runs K2 Horizon 7B (needs 8.6 GB). 44 models fit.
Memory16 GB
vram
Bandwidth960 GB/s
Higher means faster answers.
PriceFrom about $1,550
As of 2026-10-15. Check before buying.
By memory option.
| Memory | Usable | Models that fit | Best three |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | 15 GB | 44 | K2 Horizon 7B (8.6 GB), Gemma 4 12B (11.2 GB), Qwen3.5 9B (9.6 GB) |
Published speeds.
Measured by others, with sources. Not our tests.
No published speed found yet.
Short answers.
- What is the best local LLM for the GeForce RTX 5080?
- With 16 GB, K2 Horizon 7B (needs 8.6 GB, AA 20.6). 44 of 124 models fit.
- How much does the GeForce RTX 5080 cost?
- From about $1,550 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.
Specs from NVIDIA – Compare GeForce graphics cards (memory, bandwidth, TGP) (2026-10-15). Prices are approximate and dated; 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage.
# GeForce RTX 5080 for local AI URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/rtx-5080 Type: NVIDIA graphics card. Chip: RTX 5080. Memory: vram, options 16 GB. Bandwidth: 960 GB/s. Spec source: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/compare/ (2026-10-15). Price: from about $1,550 (2026-10-15, approximate). Status: current. ## Which models fit | memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 | |---|---|---|---| | 16 | 15 | 44 | K2 Horizon 7B (8.6 GB), Gemma 4 12B (11.2 GB), Qwen3.5 9B (9.6 GB) | ## Published speeds None found yet. ## Questions **What is the best local LLM for the GeForce RTX 5080?** With 16 GB, K2 Horizon 7B (needs 8.6 GB, AA 20.6). 44 of 124 models fit. **How much does the GeForce RTX 5080 cost?** From about $1,550 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.