A new report claims Nvidia plans to stop production of the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 16GB in the first half of January 2027. The information comes from leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead, citing a retail source. Nvidia has denied that the RTX 5090 is discontinued, and has not announced an RTX 5080 replacement.
Key takeaways
- A retailer source cited by Moore’s Law Is Dead reportedly expects production of both cards to end in early January 2027.
- The source says the final RTX 5090 shipments arrived in September, with RTX 5080 16GB shipments expected by the end of October.
- A 24GB RTX 5080 is rumored for early 2027, but Nvidia has not confirmed the model or its specifications.
These dates and product plans remain unverified. For PC builders weighing an upgrade, the claims are a reason to watch availability—not proof that either card is about to disappear.
Retail timeline remains unconfirmed
On the latest Broken Silicon podcast, Moore’s Law Is Dead shared a message attributed to a long-standing source described as a major retailer. The source reportedly said Nvidia has set discontinuation dates for both GPUs in the first half of January. It also claimed RTX 5080 16GB inventory from the final shipment could sell through Thanksgiving.
The account follows earlier rumors that Nvidia was winding down RTX 5090 production. Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher publicly said the RTX 5090 had not been discontinued and would continue shipping. That statement conflicts with the new timeline, though the two claims could refer to different stages of production and retail supply. Nvidia has not confirmed the reported January dates.
Rumored 24GB model could replace the 5080 16GB
The retailer source reportedly saw a placeholder SKU for an RTX 5080 with 24GB of memory. That aligns with separate reporting that a higher-memory version could arrive in the first quarter of 2027, but there is no official announcement, pricing, or specification sheet. The existing RTX 5080 launched with a $999 suggested price; any replacement’s price is unknown.
If a new model does arrive, the 16GB card’s availability could tighten as stores sell through remaining stock. ThinkComputers readers should treat that as a possibility rather than a buying deadline: retailer inventory and local pricing can vary, and rumors do not guarantee a product launch.
What it may mean for GPU buyers
A production wind-down would not necessarily mean cards vanish from stores immediately; existing inventory can remain available after shipments stop. Conversely, limited supply could push prices above suggested retail pricing. Reports of a possible RTX 5080 24GB or a future RTX 60-series launch are also speculative, so buyers should base decisions on current prices and needs rather than an unconfirmed release schedule.