--- title: "Nvidia Denies Discontinuation of GeForce RTX 5090: 'Production is Definitely Not Stopped'" description: "Nvidia has denied rumors about discontinuing the GeForce RTX 5090: Senior VP Jeff Fisher stated that production continues despite supply chain constraints." date: 2026-10-18T09:33:09.351Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/nvidia-denies-geforce-rtx-5090-discontinuation tags: [nvidia, geforce-rtx-5090, gb202, graphics-cards, supply-chain, ai-demand] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Nvidia Denies Discontinuation of GeForce RTX 5090: 'Production is Definitely Not Stopped' ![Nvidia executive Jeff Fisher speaking with a microphone against a backdrop of processor schematics at an event in Taipei.](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/18/nvidia-otkeryvaet-prekrashchenie-vypuska-geforce-rtx-5090/nvidia-otkeryvaet-prekrashchenie-vypuska-geforce-rtx-5090-1.webp) ## Key Points - Nvidia Senior Vice President Jeff Fisher denied rumors about the discontinuation of the GeForce RTX 5090 at an event in Taipei. - Fisher acknowledged supply chain constraints but stated that the card's production is "definitely not discontinued" and shipments will continue. - Previously, hardware insiders, BenchLife, and PC Games Hardware reported the halt of GB202 chip allocations for gaming cards. - The official price of the RTX 5090 starts at $1,999/€2,099, but a minimum price of €6,699 was recorded in Germany on October 15. - Nvidia did not disclose future shipment volumes or confirm priority for gamers over AI buyers purchasing cards by the pallet. Nvidia has officially denied media and insider reports claiming that production of the flagship GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card has been halted. Rumors regarding the model's discontinuation intensified after it disappeared from the inventory of several American retailers, but the company has assured that shipments of the card will continue. A public comment on the matter was made at the RTX Spark Launch Party in Taipei, where Nvidia Senior Vice President Jeff Fisher directly addressed accusations that the company had allegedly stopped allocating GB202 GPUs for its flagship GeForce lineup. ### Management Statement: 'Nvidia Will Continue Shipments' Speaking to journalists and partners, Jeff Fisher acknowledged that there are indeed certain supply chain constraints, but emphasized that this does not mean production has stopped. "The supply chain (production capacity) is indeed somewhat constrained, but Nvidia is doing everything possible to bring products to the market. Despite the existence of other chip options for the RTX 5090, its production is definitely not discontinued. Nvidia will continue shipments. This is very important," he stated. Thus, the company effectively separated two points: yes, capacities are constrained, but no, production has not stopped and will not be stopped. ### Where the Discontinuation Rumors Came From Information regarding the termination of RTX 5090 production originated from several independent channels. Initially, two well-known hardware insiders reported the wind-down of manufacturing. Subsequently, BenchLife claimed that Nvidia had stopped allocating new batches of GB202 chips for gaming graphics cards. Later, PC Games Hardware confirmed this information, citing sources in retail, distribution networks, and among Nvidia's manufacturing partners. The combination of these signals, reinforced by the card's disappearance from some store shelves, made the rumor persistent enough for company leadership to deem a public denial necessary. ### Capacity Constraints and Priority of AI Orders Fisher did not explain why such diverse sources received similar information about the fate of the GB202, nor did he disclose details regarding future shipment volumes or what proportion of GPUs will be allocated specifically for the GeForce lineup. Previous reports had already indicated that artificial intelligence companies were purchasing RTX 5090 graphics cards by the pallet. Nvidia's latest statement contains neither a hint that such bulk purchases will cease nor an indication that priority in shipments will be given to regular gamers. This leaves the key question of how limited capacities are distributed wide open. ### The Price Issue: From €2,099 to €6,699 Price affordability remains a separate problem. The official retail price of the GeForce RTX 5090 starts at $1,999 in the US and €2,099 in Europe. However, on October 15, PC Games Hardware recorded a minimum market price in Germany of €6,699 — more than triple the recommended price. Jeff Fisher provided no explanation regarding this price gap and gave no indication whether the card's availability will improve in the coming months. Against this background, the denial of production termination looks like an attempt to stabilize market expectations, but without specifics on shipment volumes and priorities, it fails to answer all the questions raised by end consumers. ## Accounts differ ### Does GeForce RTX 5090 production continue / allocation of GB202 chips for gaming cards - **Insiders, BenchLife, PC Games Hardware:** Nvidia has stopped allocating new batches of GB202 chips for gaming graphics cards and is winding down RTX 5090 production ([3dnews.ru](https://3dnews.ru/1150087/nvidia-delaet-vsyo-vozmognoe-kompaniya-ne-podtverdila-prekrashchenie-vipuska-geforce-rtx-5090)) - **Nvidia (Senior VP Jeff Fisher):** RTX 5090 production is not discontinued, manufacturing continues, and the company will keep shipping despite capacity constraints ([3dnews.ru](https://3dnews.ru/1150087/nvidia-delaet-vsyo-vozmognoe-kompaniya-ne-podtverdila-prekrashchenie-vipuska-geforce-rtx-5090)) *Where they agree:* There are constraints in the supply chain and production capacities; the card has disappeared from the inventory of some American retailers. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [«Nvidia делает всё возможное» — компания не подтвердила прекращение выпуска GeForce RTX 5090 window-new](https://3dnews.ru/1150087/nvidia-delaet-vsyo-vozmognoe-kompaniya-ne-podtverdila-prekrashchenie-vipuska-geforce-rtx-5090) - Primary source: Quote from Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher from the Taipei event, mention of insiders, BenchLife, PC Games Hardware, prices of €6,699 in Germany (Oct 15) and official $1,999/€2,099. All key facts of the article are taken from this source. - [Nvidia все еще планирует DLSS 5 к осеннему запуску, но технология станет эксклюзивом для RTX 50](https://www.playground.ru/misc/news/nvidia_vse_esche_planiruet_dlss_5_k_osennemu_zapusku_no_tehnologiya_stanet_eksklyuzivom_dlya_rtx_50-1865712) - Подтверждено по источнику playground.ru ## FAQ ### Has Nvidia stopped manufacturing the GeForce RTX 5090? No. Nvidia Senior Vice President Jeff Fisher stated at an event in Taipei that production of the card is "definitely not discontinued" and the company will continue shipments. ### Did Nvidia acknowledge any production issues? Yes. Fisher confirmed that the supply chain and production capacities are "somewhat constrained," but noted this does not mean production has stopped. ### Where did the rumors about discontinuation originate? First, two insiders reported the cessation of GB202 chip allocations for gaming cards, followed by BenchLife and PC Games Hardware, citing sources in retail, distribution, and manufacturing partnerships. This coincided with the card disappearing from several American retailers. ### What is the price of the RTX 5090 and how accessible is it? The official price starts at $1,999 in the US and €2,099 in Europe. However, on October 15 in Germany, the minimum market price reached €6,699. Nvidia did not explain this gap or guarantee availability. ### Will gamers get priority in shipments over AI companies? Nvidia provided no indication that bulk purchases by AI companies will stop or that priority will be given to regular gamers. The question of capacity distribution remains open.