RTX 5090 Production Is Reportedly Ending: What It Means If You Want One

RTX 5090 production is reportedly over, according to two leakers who posted on X on October 10. Nvidia hasn’t said a word, so treat this as a strong rumor, not a done deal. Either way, the smart move is the same: don’t panic-buy at scalper prices.

Here’s the short version before the details:

• The claim: Nvidia is ending production of every RTX 5090 model, according to TweakTown.
• Status: unconfirmed, with no statement from Nvidia.
• The reason given: GB202 chips would go to RTX Pro cards instead.
• Cards already built stay on shelves until they sell out.
• The rumored stand-in: an RTX 5080 with 24GB of memory.

The list covers what matters most. Now let’s look at where the story comes from and how much weight it deserves.

What’s actually being reported about RTX 5090 production

The story traces back to two accounts on X. According to TweakTown, leaker @hongxing2020 cited a leaked factory notice and posted “5090 EOL.” A second leaker, @Zed__Wang, reportedly backed it up with “No more GB202 for 5090, confirmed.”

Wccftech tags its own report as a rumor. Its author wrote that nobody can say for sure whether Nvidia will fully stop production until there’s official confirmation.

It’s also worth noting what hasn’t been reported. There’s no end date, and no word on how many cards remain in the sales channel. Wccftech says production “will soon cease” but gives no timeline.

That caution is fair. A leaked notice and a few posts are useful signals, but they’re not a press release. Nvidia could confirm, deny or just quietly let supply dry up.

Why GB202 chips would go to RTX Pro cards instead

GB202 is the large chip inside the RTX 5090. The rumor says every future GB202 will be reserved for the RTX Pro lineup, which is Nvidia’s professional and workstation range.

The logic is easy to guess: a big chip likely earns more inside a pro or AI card than inside a gaming card. But that’s our reasoning, not something Nvidia has stated, so keep it in the “plausible” bucket.

The same reports say the RTX 5080 16GB would also be discontinued, per TweakTown. That would leave an RTX 5080 with 24GB as the top GeForce card.

What the rumored RTX 5080 24GB would change

Wccftech says the 24GB card would use 3GB GDDR7 modules instead of 2GB ones. It may look a lot like the rumored RTX 5080 Super. Here’s how that rumored spec sheet compares with today’s card:

All the right-hand numbers come from rumors. TweakTown adds that the 24GB card is unlikely to match the RTX 5090, especially if it stays on the smaller GB203 chip.

The extra memory matters most for local AI models and heavy 3D work, where 16GB fills up quickly. For most games, it’s a nice-to-have rather than a must.

Wccftech’s author guesses a price of $1,999 to $2,999. That’s an estimate, not a reported price, so don’t plan a budget around it.

RTX 5090 prices right now, and what to do about them

The RTX 5090 launched at $1,999 in January 2025. TweakTown’s price tracker showed Amazon US at $6,629.99 and Newegg US at $8,631 when it published, and some retailers were listing it even higher. Prices move fast, so check live listings.

If you’re shopping, a few practical steps help:

• Set price alerts instead of buying on a headline. Rumors like this tend to push prices up before any official news.
• Look hard at your real need. If you game at 1440p or 4K, a high-end RTX 5080 may be plenty.
• Only pay a big premium if you need the 5090’s extra memory for work like local AI models or heavy 3D.

Be careful with listings far above these numbers. When a card gets scarce, resellers are usually the ones who win, not buyers.

The rumor is about new supply. Nothing in the reports suggests cards you already own will stop working.

If a desktop GPU feels like too much money, there are other routes. Our guides to RTX Spark laptops and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box cover Nvidia’s newer approach to local AI hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the RTX 5090 discontinued?

Not officially. Nvidia hasn’t confirmed it, and the reports rely on leakers and a leaked factory notice.

Will RTX 5090 prices go up?

TweakTown expects tighter supply and higher prices once current stock sells out. Prices were already far above the $1,999 launch price.

Should I buy an RTX 5090 now?

Only if you truly need it and the price works for you. Waiting a few days for Nvidia’s response costs you little.

What is the RTX 5080 24GB?

It’s a rumored RTX 5080 with 24GB of GDDR7 instead of 16GB. It isn’t announced and has no confirmed price or date.

When will RTX 60 cards arrive?

Rumors cited by TweakTown point to late 2027 or 2028. Nvidia hasn’t confirmed a date.

The bottom line

If you want a 5090, don’t let a rumor rush you into paying $6,000 or more. Wait for Nvidia to confirm or deny, and decide whether the 5080 tier already covers what you do. If you already own a 5090, you’re holding a card that may get rarer, and that’s the only thing that changes today.