Nvidia to Cut GeForce RTX 50 Series Supply by 30-40%, Report Says
A report claims Nvidia could reduce GeForce RTX 50 GPU supply by 30–40% in H1 2026 due to memory shortages. Here’s what that means for gamers.
Overclock3D published a report on 17 December 2025 claiming Nvidia is planning sizeable cuts to GeForce RTX 50-series GPU supply in early 2026. The reason given is memory supply pressure, and the first cards mentioned are ones where VRAM capacity matters a lot: RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A new report says Nvidia may cut GeForce RTX 50 production by 30-40% in H1 2026
- The reported reason is memory shortages and not only GDDR7
- The first models said to be targeted are RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti
What’s being claimed (and where it’s coming from)
The report says Nvidia plans to reduce production capacity for GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs in the first half of 2026.
- Claimed cut: 30–40% in H1 2026 vs H1 2025
- Claimed driver: memory shortages (not limited to GDDR7)
- Source chain mentioned: a China-based report and coverage from Benchlife, as quoted by Overclock3D
This isn’t Nvidia confirming anything. It’s a report about production capacity and supply planning. Still, the numbers are specific, and Overclock3D frames it as a real risk to consumer GPU availability if memory remains tight.
Why “memory shortages” hits GPUs so hard
GPUs don’t ship without their memory chips. If the memory isn’t there, the graphics card doesn’t exist.
- GDDR7: the type of memory used on these GPUs (per the report’s framing)
- “Memory shortages” here is broader than just GPU memory, according to the article
- Rising NAND and DRAM costs are mentioned as a possible factor that could affect overall PC pricing
In plain terms: if memory components are scarce or expensive, brands will decide where to spend what they can get. Overclock3D also raises the idea that Nvidia could favour higher-margin products when supplies are limited.
The GPUs mentioned first: RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti
Overclock3D says Benchlife claimed Nvidia’s cuts may start by targeting the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti.
- RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is called out because it carries the same memory capacity as an RTX 5080
- The idea: that memory could be shifted to more expensive cards
- The article argues the 16GB version is “much better” than the 8GB alternative for modern games
This is the part gamers will care about most. If the 16GB option gets harder to find, more people end up settling for 8GB models, even when they’re not the best fit for newer titles.
What it could mean for PC gamers (especially in the UAE)
The article calls it “a bad time for PC gamers” and links the situation to already-high memory pricing, with a warning that the GPU market could be next.
- Less supply can mean higher prices (or fewer decent promos)
- Retailers may prioritise either lower-memory models or higher-margin models
- If you’re shopping in the UAE, limited stock often shows up as “mystery pricing” across retailers
Is Nvidia officially confirming a GeForce RTX 50 supply cut for 2026?
Not in the Overclock3D piece. It’s reported as an industry claim, citing other outlets and sources.
How big is the reported cut?
Overclock3D states a 30–40% reduction in H1 2026 compared with H1 2025.
Which GPUs are said to be targeted first?
The article says Benchlife claims the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti may be first.
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