# 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.