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NVIDIA may cut GeForce RTX 50 supply by 30 to 40% in H1 2026
A report attributed to Board Channels claims NVIDIA is planning a production capacity adjustment for GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in 2026 due to memory shortages.
The same report says supply in the first half of 2026 could be 30 to 40% lower than the first half of 2025. It frames the issue as broader than just GPU VRAM. It mentions GDDR6 and GDDR7 for graphics cards, plus memory used in the retail DIY channel, including motherboard-related memory.
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.
— Board Channels
Benchlife appears to be backing the rumor, but it does not mention any specific percentage cut. Instead, it says two models will be affected: the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. These two cards are often considered the best-value options in the Blackwell RTX 50 series.
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 16GB GDDR7.
— Benchlife
Readers should keep in mind that both rumors come from Asian sources with a decent track record, with Benchlife often seen as the more reliable of the two. Still, these reports may not reflect global markets. Board Channels, in particular, points to a supply drop tied to Mainland China. I guess, we will find out soon enough.
Source: Board Channels , Benchlife
