The global PC hardware market is facing mounting pressure due to an ongoing memory supply crunch, and its effects are now spilling over into the graphics card segment. According to recent reports, both AMD and Nvidia are expected to delay their next-generation consumer GPUs until 2027, largely due to constrained memory production capacity.
Rising demand from AI companies and data centers has led DRAM, NAND, and HBM manufacturing lines to be booked far in advance. Since GDDR memory used in graphics cards shares production capacity with standard DRAM, GPU availability and launch schedules are also being impacted.
Nvidia RTX 6000 May Arrive in H2 2027
Industry rumors suggest that Nvidia’s next major GPU lineup, tentatively referred to as the RTX 6000 series, could launch in the second half of 2027. If accurate, this would result in an unusually long 30-month gap between GPU generations—potentially the longest in Nvidia’s modern GPU history.
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Traditionally, Nvidia bridges such gaps with its RTX Super refreshes. However, reports indicate that the RTX 5000 Super series has been delayed indefinitely, driven by high memory costs and limited competitive pressure in the market.
AMD Consumer GPUs Also Expected in 2027
AMD is reportedly following a similar timeline. Veteran leaker Kepler_L2 claims that AMD’s RDNA 5-based consumer GPUs are planned for release after Nvidia’s RTX 6000 launch, placing them firmly in the second half of 2027 as well.
This strategy is said to be influenced by Nvidia’s strong profit margins, which allow the company greater pricing flexibility—making it difficult for competitors to challenge aggressively without favorable market conditions.
What to Expect From RDNA 5
RDNA 5 GPUs are rumored to be manufactured using TSMC’s N3P process, potentially offering notable gains in performance and power efficiency over RDNA 4. The flagship RDNA 5 GPU is expected to feature a significantly larger die, with up to 96 compute units, translating to approximately 12,288 cores.
AMD is also reportedly developing new hardware enhancements aimed at improving ray tracing performance and AI-accelerated rendering. There is speculation that AMD may once again attempt to compete in the high-end GPU segment, going head-to-head with Nvidia’s future flagship models.
A Long Wait for Next-Gen Competition
If these reports hold true, consumers may have to wait considerably longer for next-generation GPUs, as the global memory shortage shows no clear signs of easing. Until then, the GPU market is likely to remain relatively stagnant, with limited refreshes and high pricing pressures.
