- Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti has reportedly been discontinued, according to a YouTube channel.
- The same fate appears to apply to the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, based on insights from Asus and Australian retailers.
- Prices for these GPUs have already seen modest increases, with potential for further hikes if the rumors hold true.
Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti graphics card and the RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB are reportedly nearing the end of their production run, according to recent rumors.
YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed claims that Nvidia has "essentially killed off the RTX 5070 Ti"—though this has not been officially confirmed by the company. Reports indicate a significant shortage of this GPU.
Asus has allegedly placed the RTX 5070 Ti in 'end of life' status, suggesting that the manufacturer will cease production of this model. The remaining stock of Asus RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards will be the last available, and once sold out, no more will be produced.
Australian retailers have echoed these concerns, stating they are unable to procure the RTX 5070 Ti from their distributors. Hardware Unboxed reports that this situation is expected to persist through the first quarter of 2026.
Similarly, the RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB VRAM is also facing significant supply reductions, effectively leading to its discontinuation. Asus has confirmed that this model is also in 'end of life' status and will not be produced further.
Retailers are struggling to source the RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB, and it may be even less likely to return to stock compared to the RTX 5070 Ti.
Asus plans to focus on producing other Blackwell GPU models, likely including the RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB and the standard RTX 5060.
The RTX 5070 vanilla version is still being manufactured, but at a reduced rate.
Analysis: A Gap in the Mid-Range and a Chance for AMD
This aligns with earlier reports from sources in China and adds credibility to the rumor, especially with comments from Asus and various retailers. When multiple sources corroborate the same information, it warrants attention.
While we should remain cautious, the situation appears plausible. The ongoing memory supply crisis is impacting pricing and availability, including video RAM, which will inevitably affect GPUs. The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, in particular, may become less viable under these conditions.
Currently, both the RTX 5070 Ti (with 16GB) and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB are still available in the US, although Hardware Unboxed notes that the latter is running low in Australia.
Prices for these GPUs have already increased by approximately 10% to 15% in both the US and Australia. This trend could worsen, with potential price hikes of 20% or more on the horizon, as predicted by Australian retailers for the vanilla RTX 5070.
Ultimately, we may see a scenario where only the RTX 5060 models with 8GB remain at the lower end, while the RTX 5080 and 5090 dominate the high end, leaving the RTX 5070 as the sole mid-range option from Nvidia. All GPUs are likely to face price increases, even the 8GB models, as the RAM crisis continues to affect the industry.
This situation could present a significant opportunity for AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs to fill the mid-range gap, potentially allowing AMD to reclaim market share from Nvidia. However, AMD's graphics cards will also face similar VRAM supply and cost challenges.
If you're interested in a 16GB Nvidia graphics card—either the RTX 5070 Ti or the RTX 5060 Ti—now may be the time to act before stock diminishes and prices rise.