RTX 5090 removed from NVIDIA store

NVIDIA has removed the GeForce RTX 5090 from its American store, and Micro Center has stopped selling it. The move has raised questions about the card's availability, though NVIDIA has not officially declared it discontinued.

NVIDIA denies discontinuation

Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of personal computing at NVIDIA, denied that the RTX 5090 is discontinued. However, he did not provide details on how many of the cards NVIDIA plans to deliver or at what price they would be sold.

Leakers suggest a replacement card

Two leakers on X, MEGAsizeGPU and hongxing2020, claimed that a 24 GB RTX 5080 would replace the RTX 5090. They also suggested that NVIDIA is reserving the GB202 chips—used in the RTX 5090—for its professional RTX PRO cards instead.

RTX 5090 has multiple chip versions

The GB202 chip exists in several versions. It is used in the RTX 5090 D intended for China and in professional RTX PRO cards, such as the RTX PRO 6000, which has significantly more memory and processing power than the consumer RTX 5090.

Pricing discrepancies across regions

In Europe, NVIDIA lists the RTX 5090 Founders Edition at 2,099 euros, but retailers in Germany are asking between 6,800 and 9,999 euros. In France, partner models start at 6,699 euros, far above the official price.

High prices in the United States

In the United States, third-party sellers on Amazon list RTX 5090 cards around 8,500 dollars, while Newegg shows prices around 7,300 dollars. Reports also suggest that many of these cards are being used in AI data centers in Asia instead of reaching gamers.

NVIDIA's delivery promises are vague

Jeff Fisher promised deliveries of the RTX 5090 but did not specify the volume. As long as NVIDIA does not clarify how many GB202 chips are reserved for consumer cards, resellers may not lower prices.

Professional vs. consumer priorities

The RTX PRO series is designed for professional use, with different priorities than GeForce cards. These models often focus on more video memory, certified drivers for specific applications, and longer support cycles, making them more profitable for NVIDIA.

Status change signals reduced availability

The "Not Carried" status at Micro Center and the removal of the RTX 5090 from the NVIDIA Marketplace suggest reduced availability. This can indicate the end of local sales, discontinuation of restocking, or that the product is no longer regularly supplied.

Market shifts to third-party sellers

When a product is no longer officially offered, the market often shifts to residual stocks and third-party sellers. This can lead to significant price gaps between recommended and actual prices, especially for highly sought-after products like the RTX 5090.