In some unwelcome news for PC builders, Nvidia might delay next-generation RTX 6000 graphics cards because of the ongoing memory shortage.
Mass production of the RTX 6000 series was originally slated for late 2027, but the global memory shortage caused by the race to build AI data centers has derailed those plans, according to The Information, which suggests that RTX 6000 GPUs won’t arrive until 2028.
That would mean a three-year stretch of not releasing a new gaming GPU generation since the RTX 5000 series was announced in January 2025.
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In response to the report, Nvidia told PCMag: “Demand for GeForce RTX GPUs is strong, and memory supply is constrained. We continue to ship all GeForce SKUs and are working closely with our suppliers to maximize memory availability.”
Still, The Information story corroborates earlier rumors that Nvidia has shelved the RTX 5000 Super series, which missed its expected debut at CES 2026. Company managers reportedly blamed the pause on the global memory crunch and a shift toward prioritizing its lucrative AI chip business.
The effects of the memory shortage can already be seen in the existing RTX 5000 graphics cards. Prices for the more powerful RTX 5070 Ti and up have all been increasing. Other models are simply out of stock amid reports that supplies have dried up. And with the shortage expected to last into 2028, PC builders probably won’t see relief any time soon.
In more bad news, the memory crunch is expected to hit all kinds of consumer electronics, leading to price increases and lower memory configurations. On Wednesday, for example, Valve said it needs to delay and reprice its console-like Steam Machine.
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