NVIDIA is reportedly going to reduce GPU production and shift its attention more toward the production of AI chips, a reality that probably isn’t that surprising given what’s been happening over the last few generations of GPU releases. Ever since the advent of DLSS and NVIDIA’s explosive growth in the AI sector, it has been making fewer and fewer GPUs and focusing more on making AI chips for businesses who need all that processing power. From a business standpoint, it makes sense. AI is big money, and NVIDIA, like any company, needs and wants to make money. Here’s the thing: it can easily make plenty of money with gaming GPUs. It sits at the top in this segment. But it would appear that gaming GPUs are no longer sufficient for NVIDIA in terms of profit.

NVIDIA to reduce RTX 50-series GPU production by as much as 30%

If this is true and NVIDIA is planning to reduce its GPU production, then this is a real shame for gamers. The situation with getting a new GPU is already dire for several reasons. Not the least of which is the cost. Throw the ludicrous markups from scalpers into the mix, layer on some melted power connector cables, and top it with a fresh dusting of already low stock, and you have yourself a real recipe for disaster. It’s a situation that looks like a burnt meal because it was left in the oven too long, and tastes just as bad.

It would appear that the situation is going to get worse. According to a post on Board Channels (via Gazlog and Wccftech), NVIDIA is going to reduce its RTX 50-series GPU production by as little as 20% and as much as 30%. This will lower the stock even more and make it more challenging to find a GPU. In a market where stock is already hard to come by, and sites like eBay and other merchant websites that allow reselling are saturated with GPUs that cost hundreds or thousands more than MSRP.

The reason for this reduction hasn’t been confirmed

It’s worth noting that there is no confirmation about this reduction. Nor is there a confirmation of the reason for it. However, as Wccftech notes, NVIDIA’s focus on building more AI chips is a pretty likely reason. For NVIDIA, AI chips are where the majority of the money is these days. Unfortunately, this means gamers become the afterthought. Though, realistically, gamers have been the afterthought for a few years now. NVIDIA will certainly try to convince consumers otherwise. Going so far as to try and manipulate reviews on graphics cards by threatening to remove access from the press. Not to mention its continued campaign of selling a performance increase that isn’t entirely there, as most of that increase is AI-generated and not based on the hardware improvements.

It’s also worth noting that this development on reduced production comes just a few months after NVIDIA was reportedly going to “massively increase RTX 5090 GPU supply.” In the end, it seems gamers get the short end of the stick. Again.

Huawei is reportedly developing 3nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) chips, marking a bold step in China’s efforts to close the semiconductor technology gap with the West. According to Taiwan Economic Daily, the Chinese tech giant has already begun R&D on the next-generation node, with plans for tape-out by 2026.

This ambitious move follows Huawei’s success with its Kirin X90 SoC, built on SMIC’s domestic 5nm process, showing the company’s growing capability to innovate despite sanctions and restrictions.

With the 3nm GAA project, Huawei is pushing the envelope by experimenting with two-dimensional materials, aiming to improve performance and reduce power consumption compared to conventional silicon-based designs.

While Samsung Foundry is the only company currently using GAA for 3nm chips, Huawei’s interest in similar architecture sparks speculation about potential partnerships, though no official collaboration has been confirmed.

In addition to GAA, Huawei is also exploring carbon-based designs using carbon nanotubes, a radical alternative to traditional silicon, further reinforcing the firm’s intention to leap ahead in chip technology. If successful, Huawei would be among the first to test such a design at this node size.

Huawei’s strategy aligns with its broader goal of becoming self-reliant and globally competitive across mobile, AI, and computing markets. By vertically integrating its supply chain and collaborating with local foundry SMIC, Huawei is positioning itself as a serious contender in the global chip race.

If Huawei reaches a successful tape-out in 2026, it could mark a major milestone in China’s semiconductor independence, challenging Western dominance in advanced chip manufacturing.

Qualcomm is in legal trouble after a judge refused to dismiss a patent infringement lawsuit targeting its Snapdragon processors.

Collabo Innovations Inc., which acquired a patent from Panasonic, claims that Qualcomm’s chipsets violate that patent. The lawsuit focuses on a microcontroller chip that manages a device’s shutdown process. Qualcomm asked the court to throw out the case, but Judge Alan Albright ruled the request was premature.

The judge said that disagreements over technical terms, including “microcontroller,” need more examination before a dismissal can be considered.

If the court sides with Collabo, Qualcomm may be forced to pay a large settlement or royalties—or in a worst-case scenario, stop using the disputed chip design in its Snapdragon processors altogether.

This case could have major consequences. The Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s flagship chip, currently powers top devices like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. A ruling against Qualcomm could disrupt production and innovation across the smartphone industry.

Meanwhile, Qualcomm faces other setbacks. Apple and Samsung are slowly moving away from using Snapdragon chips. Samsung is focusing on its in-house Exynos processors, while Apple plans to reduce Qualcomm’s role in the iPhone 17 series.

Adding to the pressure, Qualcomm’s rumored plan to raise prices on future chips may drive even more customers away.

With a lawsuit looming and major clients shifting gears, Qualcomm’s dominance in mobile chips may soon face a serious challenge.

Intel’s next round of desktop CPUs — the Arrow Lake-S Refresh under the Core Ultra Series 2 — is officially on the way, and they’re bringing moderate upgrades while maintaining compatibility with current 800-series motherboards and the LGA 1851 socket.

Leaked block diagrams from a W880 motherboard confirm that the Arrow Lake-S Refresh chips are ready for launch. These CPUs, while not a massive generational leap, will bring higher clock speeds and faster Neural Processing Units (NPU) for AI-based workloads. The architecture remains based on Lion Cove (P-Cores) and Skymont (E-Cores), fabricated on TSMC’s N3B process.

Intel is sticking with the LGA 1851 socket, meaning current users of 800-series boards won’t need to upgrade their platform — and existing cooling solutions should work as well, although there might be minor compatibility adjustments due to changes in the IHS and ILM.

This refresh is expected to be the final generation to use LGA 1851, with Intel’s next major shift to Nova Lake and the LGA 1954 socket coming in 2026. Nova Lake will be a bigger leap with architectural overhauls and likely DDR5/PCIe Gen 6 support.

While gaming performance hasn’t dramatically improved, the price cuts on current Core Ultra chips like the 265K/KF under $300 offer decent value, especially for mainstream users not chasing bleeding-edge performance.

As competition from AMD intensifies — particularly with longer-lasting AM4 and AM5 socket support — Intel’s shorter socket lifespans remain a downside, but Arrow Lake-S Refresh aims to deliver just enough performance and platform continuity to stay competitive heading into 2026.

Story Highlight Nvidia is reportedly cutting its RTX 50 production by 20-30%.

This move is being made to focus on AI products like GB300.

The gaming giant might increase production once the rumored RTX 50 Super refresh comes around.

Nvidia recently unveiled the last GPU of the RTX 50 family, completing its latest lineup of graphics cards. Despite the heavy criticism this series has faced over low VRAM, driver issues, and more, recent reports have revealed that Nvidia continues to lead gaming graphics card sales in the market.

It may come as a surprise, then, that the gaming giant is allocating further resources to its AI business. In fact, a new report reveals that Nvidia is set to cut RTX 50 series production as part of the same endeavor.

Why it matters: The RTX 50 series is already hard to find at MSRP several months after its release, so this decision will only make things worse.

As per a Board Channels leaker, Nvidia is prepared to enter full production of the upcoming GB300 chip. Moreover, the gaming giant intends to accelerate the production of existing chips like GB200 and the China-exclusive B40.

To ensure as many chips as possible are produced, the gaming giant is said to be reducing RTX 50 production by 20-30%. The impacts of this decision might not be apparent immediately, but could lead to additional shortages in the long run.

However, because the AI business is so profitable for Nvidia, this move will not hurt the company as much as it will hurt the consumers looking to buy a new gaming GPU.

Meanwhile, AMD is gearing up to release the RX 9060 XT, its latest mid-range gaming product. Equipped with 16GB of memory, this GPU could benefit from Nvidia’s production cut in the coming months.

Nvidia is also rumored to be working on a Super refresh for the RTX 50 series, so the gaming giant might eventually increase production in the future. If the rumors are to be believed, this lineup is expected to deliver slightly more capable GPUs and a lot more VRAM than the existing product stack.

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