NVIDIA Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Reports; Jeff Fisher Confirms Flagship GPU Will Continue Shipping
Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher confirmed on October 16 that the GeForce RTX 5090 has not been discontinued and will continue shipping. Despite this denial, the flagship GPU faces severe supply constraints due to high demand and AI factory allocations, with some retail prices exceeding $5000. Market instability is evident as Micro Center now lists the card as Not Carried. While Nvidia maintains production, conflicting reports persist regarding the allocation of GB202 chips to partners and potential long-term end-of-life dates for the Blackwell series.
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- ✓ Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher stated on October 16 that the RTX 5090 is not discontinued and will keep shipping.
- ✓ Supply for the RTX 5090 remains tight due to high demand and AI factory allocations.
- ✓ Micro Center lists GeForce RTX 5090 cards as Not Carried.
- ✓ Retail prices for the RTX 5090 have exceeded $5000.
What changed
SVP Jeff Fisher explicitly denied discontinuation reports during a Taipei event on October 16.
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Nvidia Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Amid Severe Supply Shortages
Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher confirmed on October 16 that the GeForce RTX 5090 has not been discontinued and will continue shipping. Despite this denial, the flagship GPU faces severe supply constraints due to high demand and AI factory allocations, with some retail prices exceeding $5000. Market instability is evident as Micro Center now lists the card as Not Carried. While Nvidia maintains production, conflicting reports persist regarding the allocation of GB202 chips to partners and potential long-term end-of-life dates for the Blackwell series.
Why it matters
The RTX 5090 is the flagship of the Blackwell GPU lineup. Its availability is critical for high-end gaming and professional workloads, but competition for silicon with AI infrastructure has created volatility. This tension has led to widespread speculation about the product's longevity.
What is confirmed
- Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher stated on October 16 that the RTX 5090 is not discontinued and will keep shipping.
- Supply for the RTX 5090 remains tight due to high demand and AI factory allocations.
- Micro Center lists GeForce RTX 5090 cards as Not Carried.
- Retail prices for the RTX 5090 have exceeded $5000.
Still unconfirmed
- Nvidia has stopped allocating GB202 silicon to add-in-board partners.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of GB202 chip allocation status to board partners
- Official production timelines for January 2027
- Availability updates from major retailers like Micro Center
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- Tom's Hardware — This could be your last chance to grab an RTX 5090 — how to secure Nvidia's top RTX GPU as rumors of discontinuation swirl
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- Wccftech — NVIDIA Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Reports; Jeff Fisher Confirms Flagship GPU Will Continue Shipping
- TechPowerUp — NVIDIA Denies RTX 5090 Discontinuation Rumors, Admits Supply Is Tight
- VideoCardz.com — Micro Center now lists GeForce RTX 5090 cards as ‘Not Carried’
- TechRadar — 'If you want an RTX 5080 better buy one while you can still afford one': as Nvidia's RTX 5090 reportedly disappears, gamers are worried about more price hikes — and I'm concerned about the entire future of GeForce GPUs
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- thinkcomputers.org — RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 16GB May Face January 2027 Discontinuation, Leaker Says
- www.techpowerup.com — NVIDIA Has January Discontinuation Dates Set for RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 16 GB, Claims Leaker
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