NVIDIA is reportedly considering a significant 30-40% reduction in the production of its GeForce RTX 50 series gaming GPUs. This potential cut would take effect during the first half of 2026.
Asian supply chain sources suggest the reduction responds to ongoing global shortages of GDDR6 and GDDR7 memory components. This memory is also in high demand for NVIDIA’s highly profitable data center and AI chips.
Initial production adjustments are expected to impact mid-range models, specifically the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti. By reducing consumer GPU supply, NVIDIA aims to stabilize its supply chain and navigate the tight memory market without immediately increasing gaming card prices.
NVIDIA has not officially confirmed these reports, which remain speculative and originate from industry chatter like the Chinese Board Channel forums. While the potential impact suggests reduced availability of gaming GPUs in 2026, some analysis notes the current market holds a sufficient supply of certain RTX 50-series cards.