The GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5080 Founders Edition graphics cards have become a coveted treasure in China, available in limited quantities. Gamers are eagerly lining up at NVIDIA booths to snag these elusive gems.
These RTX 50 series GPUs are enjoying a surge in popularity, with sales booming across major retailers and reflected in the latest Steam Hardware Survey. While global availability of these models has stabilized, China’s market still faces a scarcity, particularly of the Founders Editions.
In China, the RTX 5080 FE and RTX 5070 FE are exclusive finds, primarily available through JD.com, one of the country’s largest online marketplaces. However, a unique opportunity was presented at the Bilibili World 2025 event, where these GPUs were directly sold at the NVIDIA booth.
Photos from the event depict eager fans in long lines, each holding distinctive green bags emblazoned with the GPU names. These were likely distributed at the ticket counter before the crowds queued up for their coveted purchase. Although these cards are often out of stock on JD.com, the event allowed some lucky fans to get their hands on them.
Despite the option to purchase more powerful custom editions from various brands, the Founders Editions remain a favorite among Chinese gamers. Their appeal is strong enough that many are willing to endure long waits to acquire one. The frequency of such unique sales events remains uncertain, but their rarity only adds to the allure of the NVIDIA Founders Edition.
