NVIDIA is reportedly slashing production of its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs by 20–30% in China as the company shifts its focus to manufacturing more AI chips, including the upcoming GB300.
According to reports from supply chain sources and leakers on Board Channels, NVIDIA’s production lines are being stretched thin as demand grows for its powerful Blackwell-series AI GPUs.
The AI sector, particularly NVIDIA’s data center business, has become a major source of revenue—prompting the company to reallocate production capacity away from gaming GPUs.
With mass production of the GB300 chip expected to begin next month, wafer capacity is being redirected. This shift is already impacting the availability of RTX 50 series GPUs, with noticeable supply drops in the Chinese market. Sources say GPU shipments in June are expected to be down significantly compared to May.
Gamers are already feeling the pinch. Prices for RTX 50 GPUs remain well above MSRP, with some models selling at up to 50% markups due to limited supply. This production cut may worsen the situation in the coming months.
While the AI-focused GB200, B40, and GB300 chips are gaining momentum—especially amid rising global AI demand—this strategic pivot could leave mainstream consumers and gamers struggling to find affordable GPUs.
The exact reason for the production cut isn’t officially confirmed, but all signs point to NVIDIA’s increasing emphasis on dominating the AI hardware market—even if it means sacrificing availability for its gaming lineup.
