The ongoing discussion regarding the status of NVIDIA’s flagship Blackwell GeForce GPU, the RTX 5090, has gained momentum following conflicting reports about its discontinuation. Despite several media outlets indicating the end of supply, NVIDIA has officially denied these claims.
NVIDIA Responds to RTX 5090 Discontinuation Rumors
Reports from various Taiwanese publications suggest that NVIDIA’s senior vice president, Jeff Fisher, has publicly refuted rumors stating that the RTX 5090 is being phased out. These assertions follow earlier claims that the company would substitute the RTX 5090 with the RTX 5080 24 GB as the leading GPU in the RTX 50 series lineup.
During his remarks, Fisher emphasized the ongoing relevance of the RTX 5090, asserting that it remains a vital product for NVIDIA. He clarified that, despite supply chain restrictions, the RTX 5090 will continue to be distributed, countering earlier beliefs that it was at the end of its life cycle (EOL).
Supply Constraints and Market Availability
While Fisher denied the discontinuation rumors, he acknowledged significant supply chain challenges that have affected the availability of the RTX 5090, which has seen prices soar above $5,000 in various markets. This acknowledgment raises questions about the GPU’s sudden absence from both NVIDIA’s marketplace and major retail channels, such as Micro Center.
Fisher’s comments were notably captured by several Taiwanese media outlets, including 4Gamers, CNA (Taiwanese Central News Agency), and witnessed during his visit to Taipei for the RTX Spark Launch event. He underscored the critical nature of NVIDIA’s gaming and GeForce business, stating that without it, NVIDIA would not be where it is today.
Conclusion and Future Outlook
The ongoing clarity regarding the RTX 5090 variant brings forth the significant question of whether NVIDIA is addressing production challenges spurred by consumer demand and market expectations. As we await further details on NVIDIA’s approach to the supply issue, industry observers remain keen to understand the future of the RTX 5090 in light of its reported distribution challenges.
For updates regarding NVIDIA products and their availability, keep an eye on further announcements from the company.
News Source: @unikoshardware
