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Nvidia Reportedly Halts RTX 5090 Production to Prioritize AI Chips
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“According to a notification from the factory, Nvidia will no longer manufacture any RTX 5090 models, including the D variants,”
via gamesindustry.biz
Our take
The reported shift of GB202 chips to professional RTX Pro cards, which can sell for around $15,000, highlights Nvidia's strategic pivot toward high-margin AI hardware. This move exacerbates the existing memory shortage, potentially pushing consumer GPU prices higher as the RTX 5090 supply decreases over time.
Background
The RTX 5090 is Nvidia’s most powerful consumer graphics card, designed for high-end gaming and demanding PC workloads. The company’s professional RTX Pro cards, such as the RTX Pro 6000, can sell for around $15,000, making them a potentially more profitable use of the same processing chips than consumer models.
In February 2026, reports indicated that Nvidia was cutting RTX 50-series production and delaying future consumer graphics cards due to an ongoing memory shortage. The industry-wide memory crisis has also affected other hardware, with Sony potentially delaying the PS6 and Valve stating it is limited by memory capacity.
The timeline
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Leaker @hongxing2020 shares factory notice claiming RTX 5090 EOL
According to hardware leaker @hongxing2020, a factory notice claims Nvidia will no longer manufacture RTX 5090 graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 D variants sold in China. The notice also claims Nvidia plans to introduce an RTX 5080 with 24GB of memory, replacing the current 16GB model as its highest-end consumer graphics card.[2]
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Leaker @Zed__Wang claims GB202 chips reserved for professional cards
According to leaker @Zed__Wang, Nvidia plans to reserve the GB202 chips used in the RTX 5090 for professional graphics cards and data center hardware instead of consumer models. This move would allow Nvidia to use its most powerful chips in products designed for AI development and professional workloads.[4]
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Outlets report Nvidia has not confirmed the production halt
Dexerto and GamesIndustry.biz report that Nvidia has reportedly not announced the change or responded to requests for comment.[2]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. As of October 12 2026, dexerto.com states that Nvidia has not confirmed any halt in production and that the RTX 5090 remains its flagship consumer offering until an official statement is made. The claims that production has stopped and that GB202 chips are being reserved for professional hardware come from leaker notices reported by gamesindustry.biz and a Twitter post, with no corresponding on‑record comment from Nvidia. Meanwhile, dexerto.com notes that rumors persist about a Rubin‑based RTX 60 series launch in late 2027 or possibly 2028, which remains unverified.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
December 2027: Rumors suggest the release of the Rubin-based RTX 60 series in late 2027 or potentially 2028, according to dexerto.com.
Frequently asked
Has Nvidia confirmed the RTX 5090 production stop?
No, Nvidia has not confirmed the reports. According to dexerto.com, the company has not publicly announced plans to discontinue the RTX 5090, and the information remains a rumor.
What is replacing the RTX 5090 as the top consumer card?
According to the leaked factory notice, the RTX 5080 24GB will become the highest-end GeForce graphics card. The notice claims the RTX 5080 16GB version will also be discontinued.
Why is Nvidia reportedly stopping RTX 5090 production?
Leakers claim Nvidia is shifting focus to more profitable GPUs for artificial intelligence. According to @Zed__Wang, the GB202 chips will be reserved for professional graphics cards and data center hardware.
When is the next generation of Nvidia consumer cards expected?
Rumors suggest the RTX 60 series, based on the Rubin architecture, is expected in late 2027 or potentially 2028. Recent reports indicate the release is some time away due to memory shortages.
More related drama (4)
Sources (5)
- dexerto.com, Nvidia stopping RTX 5090 production to focus on AI graphics cards: Report, Oct 12, 2026.
- gamesindustry.biz, Nvidia reportedly ends GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card production, Oct 12, 2026.
- Twitter (original post).
- Twitter (original post).
- rockpapershotgun.com, Nvidia are abandoning their RTX 5090 graphics cards in order to focus on AI dev friendly RTX Pro ones, leaker claims, Oct 12, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 3 dated events from 5 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Nvidia Reportedly Halts RTX 5090 Production to Prioritize AI Chips.”
GenZHype, 14 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/nvidia-reportedly-halts-rtx-5090-production-to-prioritize-ai-chips/.