Nvidia is reportedly opting not to release new graphics cards this year, and is looking at cutting back its GPU production.
In a new report from The Information (paywalled), it’s claimed that Nvidia has decided not to release its latest GPUs this year—the long-rumored GeForce RTX 50-series Super refresh—in 2026. Those who spoke to the outlet on the condition of anonymity say Nvidia is doing it to focus on AI chips and datacenters due to the RAM shortage.
The report ads that Nvidia is also going to cut production of the current RTX 50-series graphics cards due to the shortage. A shortage that has seen prices of memory soar to the levels beyond anything that many have ever seen.
In a statement provided to Insider Gaming, Nvidia said, “Demand for GeForce RTX GPUs is strong, and memory supply is constrained. We continue to ship all GeForce SKUs and are working closely with our suppliers to maximize memory availability.“
The decision to seemingly back on graphics cards production comes as Nvidia’s profits continue to break records. The company’s latest earnings report in November saw a 62% year-over-year growth in revenue at $57 billion. Those profits have resulted in Nvidia being the largest company in terms of market cap with a value of $4.259 trillion. It’s likely that those numbers rise hire when they report their FY26 fourth quarter earnings on February 25.
Nvidia has also said that to help with the shortage, it would revive older hardware. Cards as old as the 30-series could be relaunched to alleviate the shortage, though, by relaunching cards that are over a half-decade old, gamers are likely to miss out on current, modern-day features.
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Note: Story was updated to include Nvidia’s statement
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