Reports from Asian supply chain sources indicate that NVIDIA may reduce production of its GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards during the first half of 2026. The information, first shared by Board Channels and cited by VideoCardz, suggests that total supply in H1 2026 could be lower by around 30 to 40 percent compared to the same period in 2025. At this stage, the details remain unconfirmed, and NVIDIA has not commented on the report.
According to Board Channels, the reported changes are not linked only to graphics memory used on GPUs. The source claims that broader memory availability issues are affecting multiple product categories, including GDDR6 and GDDR7 used in graphics cards, as well as DDR5 and DDR4 tied to motherboard production. These constraints may be influencing how vendors plan output for several PC components at the same time.
The report also states that NVIDIA may adjust how it distributes GPUs to add-in board partners, particularly in the Mainland China market. The aim would be to align supply more closely with shifts in local DIY demand. Over the past year, the PC hardware market in the region has shown uneven recovery, which may be leading vendors to take a more cautious approach to inventory and production planning.
Benchlife has published a separate report that supports parts of the claim, though it does not mention a specific percentage reduction. Instead, it notes that two models in the GeForce RTX 50 series may be affected first. These include the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. Both models are expected to play a key role in the mid-range segment, making them sensitive to supply adjustments.
While Board Channels and Benchlife are known for supply chain reporting in Asia, the information is based on regional sources and may not reflect global production levels. Supply conditions can vary widely by market, and any changes in one region may not apply elsewhere.
The reports also follow earlier claims from Korean and Taiwanese outlets, which stated that both NVIDIA and AMD were considering GPU output changes due to ongoing memory shortages. Around the same time, motherboard makers such as ASUS were reported to be slowing production plans for similar reasons. Taken together, the latest rumors suggest that any RTX 50 series supply changes in early 2026 could be part of a broader industry response rather than an isolated decision by NVIDIA alone.
