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NVIDIA Reportedly Ending the RTX 5090, Reserves GB202 Silicon for Workstation GPUs
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Key Points:
- NVIDIA is reportedly discontinuing the RTX 5090 graphics card and reallocating its GB202 silicon exclusively for workstation GPUs, signaling a shift away from ultra-high-end gaming GPUs.
- The RTX 5090 has faced criticism for its extreme price inflation, reportedly selling at 5-6 times its MSRP, leading to concerns about affordability and supply issues.
- Community reactions highlight frustration over rising GPU prices, with some users noting the trend of high-end cards becoming more suited for AI and professional workloads rather than gaming.
- Speculation suggests NVIDIA may focus on releasing a 24 GB RTX 5080 Super as a more viable gaming alternative, though its pricing and release remain uncertain.
- AMD’s position in this segment is questioned by users, with some pointing out its increasing prices and the dominance of NVIDIA allowing it to maintain high GPU costs.
