Nvidia delay the launch of its next‑generation RTX 6000 series to 2028, a statement carried by leaker kopite7kimi on X.
Leaker claims that the architecture, codenamed GR20x and based on the company’s Rubin GPU platform, will be pushed back to late 2028. Earlier, the same source indicated that the RTX 6090 would reach market in the second half of 2027, but the emergent RAM shortage—labeled “RAMageddon”—has pushed product timelines back.
Impact on the Enthusiast Corridor
The RTX 5090, already commanding a $9,000 price tag, exemplifies the steep climb that the RTX 6000 series could face. If released in 2027 during the peak of the silicon memory shortage, consumers would likely confront capacities above $10,000, an escalation that stirs legitimate concern. Samsung and Micron have warned that the chip‑stock deficit may persist until at least 2027, effectively tightening supply for high‑end GPUs.
In parallel, Nvidia has announced the RTX Spark line of laptops for the fall of 2026. The strategy suggests that the company is prioritizing mobile solutions while postponing its most powerful discrete units. The earlier cancellation of the RTX 5080 Super mid‑generation refresh—also to satisfy AI‑driven memory needs—reinforces the shift toward demand‑side constraints.
Market Dynamics and Profitability
While the corporate earnings from AI suggest stagnant pressure on product timelines, the vast profits reported in 2025 provide Nvidia with room to take a scheduling strategy that avoids forced overstretch of scarce resources. However, the $5,100 price point for the RTX 5090 last month proves that even mid‑tier workhorses are susceptible to market swings.
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