Technology · Semiconductors · published 2026-10-10 · via Tom's Hardware

Nvidia Said to End RTX 5090 Production for Data Center and Pro GPUs

Nvidia has reportedly stopped making GB202 chips for GeForce RTX 5090 cards, including China-specific D variants, according to leaked factory notices. The company is said to be shifting that silicon to more expensive data center and professional graphics products, with the RTX 5080 24GB rumored to become the top consumer option. Nvidia has not confirmed the report.

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Leaked factory notices cited by @hongxing2020, and echoed by @Zed__Wang, claim Nvidia has stopped supplying GB202 chips for RTX 5090 boards, including China-focused D models. Nvidia has not confirmed the report and generally avoids commenting on rumors.

The alleged shift would redirect GB202 silicon toward professional and data-center cards. The RTX Pro 5500 reportedly matches the RTX 5090's 21,760 CUDA cores but carries 84GB GDDR7, while the RTX 6000 Pro offers 24,064 cores, 96GB, and prices near $15,000. Existing inventories may delay shortages.

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If accurate, the move could tighten consumer access to top-tier graphics cards, leaving gamers, small studios, and individual AI developers facing higher prices or reduced availability. Professional and data-center buyers may gain more supply, while Nvidia could strengthen margins. Over time, this may widen the gap between consumer and enterprise computing, though existing inventory and unconfirmed status mean near-term effects remain uncertain.

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