Nvidia's RTX 50 Series Delayed, RTX 60 Series Could Miss 2027
Nvidia's anticipated RTX 50 series 'Super' refresh, originally slated for a CES 2026 unveiling, has been postponed due to the company's prioritization of AI chips and limited RAM supply. This delay raises concerns that the subsequent RTX 60 series may also be pushed beyond 2027.
Unexpected Delays in Nvidia's Graphics Card Roadmap
Tech giant Nvidia has been forced to postpone major product launches due to supply chain issues in the graphics processing unit (GPU) market and strategic priority shifts. The eagerly awaited RTX 50 series 'Super' refresh, particularly anticipated by gamers and content creators, now faces uncertainty regarding its planned debut at the CES trade show in early 2026. The company management's decision to prioritize resource allocation for AI-focused chips has directly impacted the development timeline for traditional consumer GPUs.
RAM Supply Shortages and Strategic Priority Shift
One of the primary reasons behind the delay is the global supply constraints for high-speed GDDR7 memory modules. Achieving the planned performance levels for the RTX 50 series requires this next-generation memory technology. However, incredible demand for the same components for AI and data center solutions has significantly squeezed the share allocated to the consumer segment. Nvidia has decided to focus its limited production capacity on data center chips like the B100 and H200, targeting the far more profitable AI market.
Concerning Scenario for the RTX 60 Series
The delay in the RTX 50 series has created a domino effect, clouding the roadmap for the next-generation RTX 60 series (architecture following the 'Blackwell' codename). Industry analysts note that the likelihood of the RTX 60 series launching within 2027 is increasingly fading. The typical 2-3 year cycle required to develop, test, and bring a new GPU architecture to production could extend into 2028 due to current delays. This situation creates a significant window of opportunity for rival AMD to increase its market share with its RDNA 4 and potential RDNA 5 architectures.
Potential Impacts on Consumers and the Market
The launch delays are expected to extend the lifecycle of current RTX 40 and 30 series cards in the market, potentially slowing the pace of performance-per-dollar improvements for consumers. This could lead to a stagnating high-end gaming hardware segment while the AI and data center divisions continue to see accelerated innovation and investment. Market watchers are now adjusting their forecasts, anticipating a longer gap between major consumer GPU generations from Nvidia as the company balances its dual focus on gaming and artificial intelligence.
