NVIDIA has rejected reports that its GeForce RTX 5090 flagship is being discontinued, saying shipments will continue despite constrained supply. Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of personal computing, addressed the rumors at an event in Taipei on October 16. The company did not provide production figures or a timeline for improved availability.
Key takeaways
NVIDIA’s statement counters reports of an RTX 5090 production wind-down, but it does not resolve questions about how many new cards are reaching retailers.
- Fisher said the RTX 5090 has not been discontinued and that NVIDIA will continue shipping it.
- He acknowledged supply-chain constraints but gave no restock schedule or shipment volumes.
- Reports that fresh GB202 chip allocations to board partners have stopped remain unconfirmed by NVIDIA.
What NVIDIA confirmed
Fisher said NVIDIA is working to bring products to market despite constrained supply. His remarks were reported by Taiwanese media following the RTX Spark launch event. They represent the company’s clearest public response to claims that the RTX 5090 had reached end of life.
The comments do not clarify whether board partners are receiving new GB202 silicon for additional GeForce cards. GB202 also underpins professional products, including RTX PRO models, and earlier reports alleged that chip supply was being redirected toward those higher-end markets. NVIDIA has not confirmed a specific allocation change.
Why the rumors gained traction
The speculation followed reports that NVIDIA had stopped allocating GB202 chips for RTX 5090 production. Retail scarcity added to the uncertainty: the card reportedly disappeared from NVIDIA’s marketplace and was marked “Not Carried” at some Micro Center locations, rather than simply listed as out of stock.
The RTX 5090 has an official starting price of $1,999, but marketplace listings cited in recent coverage have climbed far beyond that figure. Such listings are asking prices, not proof of completed sales, but they illustrate how difficult it has become to find the card near MSRP.
What buyers should expect
NVIDIA’s denial confirms its official position, not a return to normal retail availability. Fisher offered no delivery targets, production totals, or details about future supply to add-in-board partners. A continuing shipment claim also does not establish whether new chips are being allocated now or whether some shipments could come from existing inventory.
For PC builders, the practical outlook remains uncertain: buyers set on the flagship may need to monitor retailer stock, while those working to a deadline may want to consider other GPUs rather than pay steep reseller premiums. ThinkComputers will be watching for clearer production and retail updates; until NVIDIA provides them, the company’s denial should not be read as a near-term restock promise.
Via 4Gamers