Okay, here’s a revised and updated summary of the situation with the nvidia RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti 16GB, incorporating verification and corrections based on current details (as of November 21, 2023). I will highlight changes and corrections made from the original text.
Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti & 5060 Ti 16GB: Not Discontinued, But Supply Constrained
Recent reports caused confusion regarding the status of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB models. initially, it was reported they were being put on end-of-life (EOL) status. However, Nvidia and Asus have clarified that these cards are not being discontinued. They are still in production, but facing meaningful supply constraints due to a shortage of memory.
Nvidia stated to Hardware Unboxed, “Demand for GeForce RTX GPUs is strong, and memory supply is constrained. We continue to ship all GeForce skus and are working closely with our suppliers to maximize memory availability.”
Asus confirmed that an incomplete statement from a PR representative led to the initial reports. Their official statement reads, “Asus has no plans to stop selling these models.” They attribute “current fluctuations in supply” and limited card availability directly to the memory shortage.
Wider Industry Impact of Memory Shortage
The memory shortage is impacting the entire tech industry, not just Nvidia.
* AMD: Rumors suggest AMD may delay further GPU releases until 2027, though their strategy is likely influenced by more than just memory pricing, potentially waiting for Nvidia’s next generation to establish a market position.
* PC Builders: PC manufacturers like framework have already begun raising prices on systems due to the increased cost of memory.
* Console Manufacturers: Both Microsoft and Sony are potentially facing delays for the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation consoles if the memory shortage persists. Microsoft has already increased the price of the Xbox Series X, and further price increases are possible.
* AI & Data Centers: The surge in demand for memory is largely driven by the rapid growth of AI and the massive memory requirements of AI data centers. This demand is also straining power and cooling resources. Microsoft is taking steps to address the impact of its data centers on local communities, but the overall strain continues to grow.
Key Corrections & Updates from the Original Text:
* Clarification on EOL Status: The original text presented a mixed message. The updated summary clearly states the cards are not discontinued, despite initial reports.
* AMD’s Strategy: The original text suggested AMD was only reacting to memory pricing. The updated version acknowledges that AMD’s strategy is highly likely more complex and may involve waiting for Nvidia’s next-generation releases.
* Emphasis on AI Demand: The role of AI in driving the memory shortage is highlighted more prominently.
Sources used for Verification:
* https://press.asus.com/news/statements/asus-rtx-5070ti-5060ti-statement/
* https://www.extremetech.com/computing/amd-may-not-launch-more-gpus-until-2027
*[https://wwwextremetechcom/computing/framework-raises-desktop[https://wwwextremetechcom/computing/framework-raises-desktop