Reports from Asian supply chain sources suggest that Nvidia might cut back on making GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in the first six months of 2026, with Videocardz relaying information from industry watchers. According to Board Channels, overall supply during H1 2026 could be down by roughly 30-40% compared to the same period in 2025, although the information remains unconfirmed and has not been addressed publicly by Nvidia. The report emphasizes that the situation is not driven solely by GPU VRAM constraints, but by broader tight availability across multiple memory types.
Board Channels points to constrained supply of GDDR6, GDDR7, and other memory components, including motherboard-related memory such as DDR5/DDR4, as contributing factors that may limit GeForce RTX 50 production. The outlet also claims Nvidia may adjust allocation strategies for add-in board partners in Mainland China to better match changing conditions in the local DIY market. These potential allocation shifts could influence which partners and regions receive priority shipments if supply remains under pressure.
Benchlife appears to support parts of the rumor, though it does not specify any percentage reduction and instead focuses on product mix. It reports that two models described as best value options in the Blackwell RTX 50 lineup, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, are likely to see the earliest supply adjustments. While both Board Channels and Benchlife have long and good track records, their reporting is based on regional sources that may not represent global supply dynamics. The article notes that Korean and Taiwanese outlets previously reported that AMD and Nvidia were already considering GPU output cuts, while ASUS and other vendors were slowing motherboard plans due to memory shortages, suggesting that the situation could evolve into a broader, global production adjustment by Nvidia rather than a move limited to specific markets.
