Nvidia claims to have shipped twice as many RTX 50-series GPUs as RTX 40-series in the first five weeks, but actual availability remains limited and prices are inflated.
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Nvidia recently announced that it has shipped twice as many RTX 50-series GPUs in the first five weeks of their launch compared to the RTX 40-series in the same period. This claim, however, lacks concrete numbers and has been met with skepticism by industry analysts and consumers alike.
Why it matters: The announcement highlights Nvidia‘s efforts to address supply chain issues and meet high demand for its latest GPUs. However, the actual availability of these cards remains limited, with prices often exceeding the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP).
Launch Dates and Available GPU Models: The RTX 40-series GPUs were launched starting on October 12, 2022, with only the RTX 4090 available until November 16, 2022, when the RTX 4080 was released. In contrast, the RTX 50-series GPUs were launched starting on January 30, 2025, with the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 were released on February 20 and March 5, respectively, fitting within the same five-week window. Thus, four models were available in the first five weeks of the RTX 50-series launch.
Units Shipped: Nvidia has not provided specific numbers to support the claim that it shipped twice as many RTX 50-series GPUs as RTX 40-series GPUs during the first five weeks. The claim is based on comparative shipments but lacks concrete data.
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