Nvidia Reportedly Ends GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics Card Production

Nvidia has reportedly stopped manufacturing the GeForce RTX 5090 – the top card in its current GeForce consumer gaming graphics lineup – including the D variants made for the Chinese market. The report comes from GamesIndustry.biz, a games-business outlet, citing Tom’s Hardware, a PC hardware publication. The underlying claim is sourced from a leaked factory notice shared by leaker @hongxing2020 on X. GB202 is the GPU die that powers the RTX 5090. Nvidia has not commented on the claim.

“According to a notification from the factory, Nvidia will no longer manufacture any RTX 5090 models, including the D variants,” the post from @hongxing2020 reads. “Going forward, the highest-end GeForce graphics card will be the RTX 5080 24GB, while the RTX 5080 16GB version will be discontinued. Please spread the word.”

A second leaker, @Zed__Wang, reportedly backed the claim, saying GB202 will only go into data center and professional cards from now on. Tom’s Hardware said Nvidia did not respond to its request for comment. Two independent leakers reporting the same factory notice is a stronger signal than a single supply-chain whisper, though it is still well short of official confirmation.

If the report holds up, it would push the RTX 5080 24GB into Nvidia’s top GeForce slot, with the RTX 5080 16GB reportedly discontinued. Tom’s Hardware adds that the rumored RTX 50 Super refresh, which had been expected to include a 24GB RTX 5080 Super, has been delayed by memory supply constraints. The Rubin-based RTX 60 series is rumored for late 2027 at the earliest, possibly 2028 – a wait of at least 12 to 24 months for an actual next-generation consumer card.

This is the latest fallout from the industry-wide memory shortage. GamesIndustry.biz has previously reported that Sony could delay the PS6 to 2028 or 2029 over the same crisis. Valve is “limited by memory capacity for sure,” per the same outlet. Xbox has warned that memory costs will affect Project Helix’s pricing and availability. The memory squeeze is also showing up in PC hardware stories, from Valve’s Steam Frame CAD drop to broader industry shifts toward AI-first development.

Our read: If the leak is real, this is not so much a “5090 is dead” moment as a reshuffle. GB202 silicon is being redirected from a top-end gaming halo card to data-center and Pro cards. The practical effect for PC builders is a thinner top of the stack and likely higher 5080 prices, not a sudden 5090 shortage for anyone who already owns one. Case in point: a gamer shopping for a top-end GeForce card in late 2026 would now face a 5080 24GB at the top, with the next-generation Rubin cards reportedly at least 12 to 24 months away. Until Nvidia says something, treat this as a strong rumor from a credible supply-chain leak rather than a confirmed roadmap change. Watch our player-counts page for any knock-on effect on who is still playing what on the current GeForce stack.

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