NVIDIA Struggles to Meet Soaring Demand for RTX 50-Series GPUs

Despite doubling shipments compared to the RTX 40-Series launch, NVIDIA's latest GPUs are selling out rapidly, leaving gamers frustrated.

NVIDIA's RTX 50-Series launch includes four models—RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070—released within a six-week span starting January 30, 2025.
Demand for the RTX 50-Series has been unprecedented, with GPUs selling out almost immediately upon release, creating widespread availability issues.
NVIDIA claims it has shipped twice as many RTX 50-Series GPUs as RTX 40-Series cards in the first five weeks, but comparisons are complicated by differing launch timelines and product volumes.
Pricing for the RTX 50-Series remains high, with some cards being resold at significantly inflated prices, such as the RTX 5090 averaging $4,500 on eBay in recent auctions.
NVIDIA is ramping up production and working with partners to address supply shortages, aiming to meet demand in the coming weeks.