By Muhammad Zuhair
Publication Date: 2025-12-17 08:38:00
- 0-20%: Unlikely – Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable – Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible – Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable – Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely – Multiple reliable sources
NVIDIA is reportedly reducing production of its RTX 50 series GPUs, as the company is now factoring in a long-term memory supply issue and wants to ensure a stable supply chain.
NVIDIA Doesn’t Look to Bump Up GPU Prices In the Near Term, But Will Significantly Reduce RTX 50 Series Production
Memory shortages have affected almost every PC consumer segment, and it appears that GPUs are next in line to experience a wave of price hikes. Now, the Chinese Board Channel forums, which are known for disclosing early information about supply chain elements, claim that NVIDIA is set to reduce the supply of its RTX 50 series GPUs moving into 2026. While the forum mentions the rumors as ‘unconfirmed’, we do know that the general-purpose DRAM supply is under massive constraint, which ultimately forces companies like NVIDIA to implement price hikes or reduce inventory.
Prior reports have suggested that AMD plans to increase GPU prices based on the onboard VRAM. It appears that NVIDIA won’t raise prices for now, but rather reduce the RTX 50 series supply to ensure the supply chain remains stable in the short term. It is claimed that Blackwell gaming GPUs could see a 40% reduction in supply moving into Q1…
