The graphics card market is facing turbulent times as retailers struggle to secure enough units to meet customer demand. Reports indicate that GPU supply is tightening, leaving some retailers unable to access the necessary stock for sales. The situation is becoming increasingly challenging, especially as the demand for high-performance graphics cards continues to rise.
Retailers Grapple with Limited RTX 5070 Supply
A retailer recently took to Reddit to express frustration over their distributor’s inability to fulfill orders for NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 series. According to the retailer, the distributor has limited availability to just five units per model, canceling any orders beyond this limit. This leaves the retailer with approximately 20,000 Euros worth of RTX 5070 GPUs, but no additional stock of models like the ZOTAC RTX 5070 SOLID or the Gainward RTX 5070 Ti Phoenix.
The retailer shared a distributor’s message, highlighting the unavailability of other high-end NVIDIA models like the RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090. This shortage suggests a volatile market situation, further exacerbated by distribution constraints from platforms like Amazon, which are reportedly limiting the number of GPUs retailers can order. This scarcity situation is not just affecting NVIDIA cards but is also expected to impact AMD’s offerings, such as the RX 9000 series.
Market Impacts and Future Predictions
Similarly, the AMD RDNA 4 GPUs are experiencing fluctuations, with the RX 9070 XT recently back in stock but potentially facing future supply challenges. Industry insiders suggest an imminent price increase for AMD’s GPUs, mirroring the trend seen with NVIDIA’s products. The ongoing AI boom is a significant factor driving GPU prices up, making it increasingly difficult for consumers to build gaming PCs at reasonable costs.
