GPU leaker zed__wang posted on X that Nvidia has stopped making the GB202 die that powers the RTX 5090, writing “no more GB202 for 5090, confirmed” and adding that “All future GB202 supplies are RTX Pro exclusive.” Nvidia has not commented on the claim, according to IGN, and the card remains listed for sale at retailers, so the RTX 5090 discontinuation rumors are unconfirmed as of now.
What Was Reported About The RTX 5090 Discontinuation
The GB202 die does not just power the RTX 5090. It also runs nine separate workstation and data center GPUs, according to IGN, including the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell, which sells for around $18,000. If Nvidia is steering that silicon toward higher-margin professional cards, gamers could feel the squeeze first in price and then in supply.
That squeeze may already be visible. IGN reported the RTX 5090, which launched in January 2025 at $1,999, has climbed to around $9,000 on Newegg, with prices inching toward the $10,000 mark. Separately, PC Gamer reported that Benchlife sources claim both the RTX 5090 and the standard 16 GB RTX 5080 will be end-of-lifed, a move that would leave the $1,500 RTX 5070 Ti as the top gaming option in Nvidia’s lineup.
PC Gamer also reported that Nvidia has verbally told add-in board partners, the companies like Asus and MSI that build and sell its cards, that a 24 GB RTX 5080 has product development data coming soon for an early 2027 launch. Those partners reportedly have not received much concrete detail yet. The 24 GB figure matches VRAM specs once floated for a since-shelved RTX 5080 Super.
PC Gamer noted the GB203 chip inside the current RTX 5080 is already maxed out on core count, so a 24 GB version would not bring gaming performance gains, though it would help with running local AI models. Moore’s Law Is Dead separately reported hearing that an RTX 6090 could launch in the first half of next year.
What Nvidia And Partners Have Said
Nvidia has not commented. Asus and MSI have not publicly detailed what Nvidia told them about the rumored 24 GB RTX 5080.
Track Record And Context
Buyers have reason for some skepticism. IGN pointed out that similar discontinuation chatter surrounded the RTX 5070 Ti back in February and turned out to be false. That card’s production did slow because Nvidia prioritized VRAM supply for data centers, but the RTX 5070 Ti was never pulled from shelves.
There is also a broader business shift worth noting. IGN reported Nvidia dropped “gaming” as a category in its earnings reports, folding it instead into “Edge Computing” as the company leans harder into AI and data center revenue. Reports also indicate Nvidia will not launch next-generation graphics cards until 2028, which would make any RTX 5090 replacement a longer wait than usual.
For buyers weighing a purchase now, one detail stands out: IGN reported that prebuilt gaming PCs containing an RTX 5090 have not seen the same price spikes hitting standalone graphics card purchases. Anyone set on a system with that GPU may find a complete PC a steadier value than buying the card alone.
Next Steps And How To Stay Updated
Official confirmation would likely come from Nvidia itself through a statement, a product lineup update, or a statement from AIB partners Asus and MSI. Watch for any announcement tied to the reported early 2027 launch window for a 24 GB RTX 5080 variant or an RTX 6090 debut.s outstanding request, an update to its product lineup page, or AIB partners like Asus and MSI publicly confirming what they were told about the rumored 24 GB RTX 5080. Until one of those things happens, shoppers should treat the RTX 5090 discontinuation talk as circulating rumor rather than settled fact, and watch for any announcement tied to the reported early 2027 launch window for a new 5080 variant.
Readers tracking GPU demand tied to recent releases can also check out Witcher 3 Remastered specs for how RTX 5080 demand has shifted, or see how pricing pressure has hit other Nvidia hardware in the Shield TV Pro price jump report.
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