NVIDIA Plans to Reduce RTX 50 Production by Up to 40% in Early 2026 - TechPowerUp
December 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
NVIDIA rumored to scale back RTX 50 series production by up to 40% in H1 2026
Reports from Asian supply-chain trackers suggest NVIDIA may reduce GeForce RTX 50 series output by roughly 30–40% during the first half of 2026 compared to H1 2025. While unconfirmed, the move appears tied to constrained availability of memory components across the stack, including GDDR6, GDDR7, and even system memory like DDR5/DDR4, as well as shifting DIY demand.
Key takeaways
- Potential 30–40% year-over-year reduction in RTX 50 production during H1 2026 (rumor)
- Supply constraints span GDDR6, GDDR7, and motherboard-related memory (DDR5/DDR4)
- Early adjustments reportedly target GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
- NVIDIA may recalibrate AIC allocations in Mainland China to better match DIY market conditions
- Earlier reports indicated both AMD and NVIDIA were considering broader GPU output cuts; motherboard vendors have also slowed plans amid memory shortages
- Scope could extend beyond regional moves, but global impact remains unclear
What this could mean
- Consumers: Midrange RTX 50 models may see tighter availability and firmer pricing if cuts materialize; impact likely to vary by region and over time
- Channel partners: AICs in Mainland China could see allocation changes first, with potential ripple effects depending on memory supply and regional demand
Status and sources
- This information is unconfirmed and based on regional reports. Official guidance from NVIDIA or its partners is still pending.
- Sources: Videocardz, Board Channels, Benchlife