Reports from Asia claim Nvidia intends to cut GeForce RTX 50 series production by 30 to 40 per cent in the first half of 2026. The move is blamed on shortages across memory supplies, not just GDDR7 but DRAM more broadly.
A reduction of that size suggests Nvidia cannot source enough memory to sustain current output levels. It may also reflect expectations of weaker GPU demand in 2026 as rising NAND and DRAM prices push overall PC costs higher.
Notably, the reported cuts focus on GeForce rather than RTX PRO models. If GDDR7 supply is genuinely constrained, Nvidia appears ready to divert memory toward its more profitable professional lineup at the expense of consumer cards.
According to a report from China’s BoBantang, Nvidia will adjust GeForce RTX 50 production to deal with memory shortages, trimming output by up to 40 per cent compared with the first half of 2025.
Benchlife said: “NVIDIA plans to reduce supply by 30-40% in the same period of 2026.”
Benchlife added that Nvidia will begin by targeting the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti. That decision is hardly subtle, as both models carry memory capacities that could be redirected to far more lucrative RTX 5080 cards.
The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB stands out as collateral damage. It offers enough VRAM to run modern games properly, unlike the 8GB version that forces compromises. Cutting its availability nudges buyers toward weaker configurations.
Benchlife said: “NVIDIA will be the first to adjust the supply of GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7.”
Several add-in board partners and component suppliers reportedly confirmed the same plan, reinforcing the idea that Nvidia is rationing memory to maximise margin rather than goodwill.
The timing is grim for PC gamers. DDR5 prices are already soaring, and memory inflation is likely to spill into GPU pricing next, especially if supply tightens.
With Nvidia pulling back on production, the risk of another GPU shortage looms. Higher prices and fewer sensible VRAM options look set to define the GeForce market in 2026.