Nvidia denies RTX 5090 cancellation rumors
The high-stakes world of GPU manufacturing is often fueled by speculation, but sometimes, the loudest rumors turn out to be just that—rumors. Recently, chatter swirled that Nvidia might be planning to pull the plug on its flagship GeForce RTX 5090, a move that would have sent shockwaves through the enthusiast community. However, those whispers have finally been silenced by an official statement from the company.
In a recent interview in Taipei, Jeff Fisher, head of Nvidia’s consumer division, addressed the persistent rumors directly. Fisher confirmed that Nvidia is not halting production of the top-tier GPU or any of the GeForce graphics cards.
This clarification came amid earlier leaks suggesting a far more drastic plan: the cancellation of the consumer card and the redirection of valuable GB202 silicon toward more specialized RTX Pro and AI hardware. The market had been grappling with the possibility that supply constraints were leading to strategic shifts, but Nvidia maintained that the production line for the 5090 remains active.
The uncertainty surrounding the card’s availability escalated further when the RTX 5090 temporarily vanished from Nvidia’s US web store. While the card eventually reappeared on the GeForce 50-series page at its suggested retail price of $1,999, it remained out of stock, leaving potential buyers in a state of limbo.
Acknowledging the ongoing supply struggles, Fisher confirmed that while production would continue, supply for the RTX 5090 is currently constrained. Despite this, the company reiterated its commitment to supplying the market and manufacturing various models of the card. Unfortunately, no specific timeline for when availability might stabilize was provided.
The market dynamic, as always, shows the strain of demand versus supply. Consequently, when the RTX 5090 does appear, retail pricing has soared, reaching approximately £5000 across various retailers. This disparity between the suggested price and the actual market cost highlights the persistent tension between technological ambition and logistical reality for high-end components.
Ultimately, while the specter of cancellation has been dispelled, prospective buyers are left waiting. Nvidia has provided assurance that the flagship remains in production, but the challenge now shifts from speculation to the crucial task of stabilizing the supply chain to meet the market’s demanding appetite.
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