Rumors and Clarifications

Reports circulated recently claiming that NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card was being discontinued. In response to these assertions, Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of NVIDIA’s personal computing division, addressed the concerns directly. Speaking to Taiwanese media following the RTX Spark launch in Taipei, Fisher stated that these rumors are unfounded.

Context of the Claims

The speculation began when leakers indicated that NVIDIA had halted allocations of its GB202 silicon for the RTX 5090. This claim was later supported by BenchLife, which noted that board partners had stopped receiving chips intended for the card. Furthermore, the disappearance of the RTX 5090 from NVIDIA’s online marketplace and Micro Center’s inventory only intensified the rumors.

NVIDIA’s Stance

During his interview, Fisher stated:

“The supply chain (capacity) is indeed somewhat constrained, but NVIDIA is going all out to bring products to market. Although there are other variants of the RTX 5090 (chip), it has definitely not been discontinued. NVIDIA will continue to ship it, and this is very important.”

He further explained that the supply chain constraints impacting production are a global concern that affects the entire tech industry. Fisher emphasized the significance of the GeForce line to NVIDIA’s success and the commitment to delivering these products to the market.

Market Implications

Despite Fisher’s assurances, the availability of the RTX 5090 remains critically low. Finding the graphics card at or near its suggested retail price of $1,999 is increasingly difficult, with listings on platforms like Amazon and Newegg surpassing $8,000. It seems that the pronounced supply demands are likely to persist given the challenges Fisher acknowledged.

Conclusion

In summary, while NVIDIA has confirmed that the GeForce RTX 5090 is not discontinued, ongoing supply chain issues and high demand continue to create significant scarcity in the market. Consumers and partners alike will need to navigate these challenges as NVIDIA strives to meet demand in a constrained environment.