NVIDIA Reports Doubling RTX 50 Card Shipments in First Five Weeks Compared to RTX 40 Series; Promises Upcoming Stable Pricing

NVIDIA has recently announced that it has shipped significantly more RTX 50 series graphics cards than the previous RTX 40 series. However, they have not disclosed any specific shipment numbers to back this claim.

NVIDIA Projects Improved Availability and Pricing; Data Through Vague Graphs

Since the introduction of the RTX 50 series Blackwell GPUs, many consumers have labeled it a “paper”launch due to the scarcity of available units at retail stores. Even when units do appear, they often sell out within minutes—and in some cases, within seconds—leaving most customers frustrated at their inability to purchase these cards, even at prices exceeding the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP).

Contrary to the experiences of consumers, NVIDIA asserts that it has shipped “twice”as many RTX 50 series GPUs compared to the RTX 40 series during the initial weeks of each series’ launch. A recent report includes a graph that suggests substantial RTX 50 series shipments surpassing those of the RTX 40 series. Interestingly, this graph’s trend resembles NVIDIA’s earlier performance illustrations shared during CES, comparing the RTX 5090 to the RTX 4090.

Nevertheless, the absence of concrete figures leaves this comparative data somewhat ambiguous. Retailers have indicated that new stock of RTX 50 series GPUs is not expected for several weeks, with larger outlets reporting minimal availability of the RTX 5090 and somewhat better stock for the RTX 5080.

The situation is similarly challenging for the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070. According to NVIDIA, it has shipped more units of these models than the RTX 40 series alternatives. It’s worth noting that NVIDIA launched four RTX 50 series models over just five weeks, while the RTX 4080 was introduced about a month later than the RTX 4090, complicating direct comparisons.

Justin Walker, NVIDIA’s representative, has stated that they anticipate improved product availability and stable pricing in the near future. As reported by TweakTown, NVIDIA is allegedly increasing shipments and intensifying efforts to ensure adequate market supply.

We are working closely with not just our AIB partners but also our retail partners to make sure that the supply is available at MSRP.

In the end, the best way to do that is to get more supply onto a shelf. As soon as the supply catches up to demand, we expect prices to stabilize.

– Justin Walker, NVIDIA

While the RTX 5070 has briefly ranked as the top-selling product on Amazon, actual availability remains less than optimal. Industry experts suggest it will take several weeks for prices to approach the MSRP, but there are indications of improvement compared to the initial launch phase.

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