Nvidia has reportedly put its RTX 50 Super graphics cards on pause. With current GPUs selling well and AI hardware driving massive profits, the company appears in no rush to refresh its gaming lineup.
Nvidia has reportedly delayed plans to launch its RTX 50 Super series graphics cards. According to a report by VideoCardz, citing Chinese outlet BoardChannels, the company has informed board partners not to expect Super variants anytime soon.
The decision comes as Nvidia’s existing GeForce RTX 50 series continues to sell strongly, reducing the urgency for a mid-generation refresh.
In theory, Super GPUs help fill gaps between models and improve value at similar price points. However, sources suggest Nvidia does not currently see a pressing need for that strategy.
With demand for RTX 50 cards remaining healthy, Nvidia appears comfortable sticking with its current lineup.
AI Boom and memory shortages
Nvidia is reportedly making billions by selling GPUs to data center and AI developers. This surge in demand has contributed to memory shortages across the industry.
RTX Super cards would likely require more or faster memory, which would raise production costs and push retail prices even higher.
These shortages are already driving up prices for electronics that rely on similar components. Launching Super GPUs under such conditions could make them less attractive to gamers due to higher MSRPs.
CES 2026 passes without super announcement
Nvidia has long been rumored to be working on an RTX 50 series refresh, similar to what it did with the RTX 40 Super lineup. Early speculation pointed to a possible CES 2026 reveal.
However, the major tech show concluded this week without any announcement related to RTX 50 Super GPUs.
Reports suggest Nvidia had been working on several models, including the RTX 5080 Super, RTX 5070 Ti Super, and RTX 5070 Super.
These cards were expected to flesh out the lineup and close performance gaps between existing models at competitive price points.
Competition does not appear to be a major concern for Nvidia at the moment. While AMD’s RX 9070 XT has been well received and other RDNA 4 cards are considered solid, they reportedly fall short of Nvidia’s RTX 5080 and RTX 5090.
Adding to Nvidia’s confidence, AMD currently has no consumer GPU launches planned for 2026 and has also begun shifting focus toward data center markets.
Graphics card prices are widely expected to rise in 2026, raising questions about the timing of improved gaming GPUs. With AI hardware generating enormous revenue, Nvidia may see gaming as a lower priority for now.
