From Dexerto · Dylan Horetski · · 1m
Nvidia stops RTX 5090 production for AI focus
Nvidia reportedly halting RTX 5090 production to prioritize AI graphics cards.
In brief
Nvidia reportedly halting RTX 5090 production to prioritize AI graphics cards. Nvidia is reportedly stopping RTX 5090 production to focus on AI hardware, with the RTX 5080 set to replace it as the highest-end consumer card. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Nvidia stops RTX 5090 production
Nvidia reportedly stopped supplying chips for its flagship RTX 5090 graphics cards as it shifts focus to AI hardware.
“Nvidia has reportedly stopped supplying chips for its flagship RTX 5090 graphics cards as it shifts focus to more profitable GPUs for artificial intelligence.”
RTX 5090 discontinued in China
The RTX 5090 D variants sold in China are also reportedly discontinued with production shifting to professional AI hardware.
“a factory notice claims Nvidia will no longer manufacture RTX 5090 graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 D variants sold in China.”
RTX 5080 replaces RTX 5090
Nvidia plans to introduce an RTX 5080 with 24GB memory as its highest-end consumer graphics card, replacing the 16GB model.
“The reported 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.”
AI hardware more profitable
Professional AI graphics cards can sell for up to $15,000, making them more profitable than consumer RTX 5090 cards.
“Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000 can sell for around $15,000, making professional hardware a potentially more profitable use of its chips.”
RTX 5090 availability drops
Retailers may still have existing inventory, but supplies will decrease over time, potentially raising prices.
“Retailers and Nvidia’s manufacturing partners could still have existing inventory available for purchase. If production has stopped, supplies would likely decrease over time, potentially pushing prices higher.”
What it means
Nvidia is reportedly stopping RTX 5090 production to focus on AI hardware, with the RTX 5080 set to replace it as the highest-end consumer card.
