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Nvidia Is Reportedly Reviving the RTX 3060 in Q1 2026 as Memory Squeeze Hits Newer GPUs

Reports tie the move to AI-driven DRAM shortages that are constraining RTX 50-series supply.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets cite leaker hongxing2020 saying Nvidia has told partners the RTX 3060 will return to production in the first quarter of 2026, with no official confirmation from the company.
  • Coverage links the plan to reported cuts in RTX 50-series output, with one report suggesting production could be reduced by up to 40% early this year.
  • The RTX 3060 relies on GDDR6 rather than GDDR7, making it a candidate for easier sourcing as next‑gen memory faces tighter supply and rising costs.
  • Details remain unclear on which RTX 3060 variants would be produced, how much volume Nvidia will target, and how the card will be priced or allocated by region.
  • Nvidia discontinued the RTX 3060 in 2024, yet it remains a widely used midrange GPU, and retailers are already showing higher prices and constrained availability for newer 50‑series models, according to reports.