NVIDIA Plans to Reduce RTX 50 Production by Up to 40% in Early 2026

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, Videocardz reports. 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. The report points out that the issue is not entirely related to GPU VRAM alone, but also to tight availability across GDDR6, GDDR7, and other memory components, including motherboard-related memory such as DDR5/DDR4. Board Channels also claims NVIDIA may adjust allocation strategies for add-in board (AIC) partners in Mainland China to better align supply with changing DIY market conditions.

Benchlife appears to support parts of the rumor, though without specifying a percentage reduction. Instead, it reports that two models (best value models 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, the reports are based on regional sources and may not reflect global supply conditions. We will have to wait for NVIDIA or its partners to provide more information. However, it’s worth noting that just a month ago, reports from Korean and Taiwanese outlets said AMD and NVIDIA were already considering GPU output cuts, while ASUS and other vendors were slowing motherboard plans due to memory shortages. In the end, this could end up being a broader, global production adjustment by NVIDIA rather than a region specific move.

via Board Channels

According to the latest rumors, NVIDIA is also taking into account the long-cycle impact of storage products, and may adjust its GPU supply strategy for AIC brands in the Mainland China market. The goal would be to better adapt to changes in the DIY market environment and maintain a balance between supply and demand for graphics card sales. Based on unconfirmed and potentially inaccurate information, NVIDIA is rumored to be planning production cuts for overall RTX 50 series GPU output during the first half of 2026, with supply expected to be about 30 to 40% lower year over year compared with the first half of 2025.

via Benchlife

In addition to the news from Board Channels, several AIC partners and component suppliers have also mentioned to us that NVIDIA will be the first to adjust the supply of GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB GDDR7.