NVIDIA RTX 50-Series “Blackwell” GPUs Face Significant Price Increases, Sources Say
Add-in card partners in China have confirmed that NVIDIA’s new RTX 50-Series graphics cards will see price hikes of up to $500 this week as demand outstrips supply.
NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 50-Series, codenamed “Blackwell,” is set to receive substantial price adjustments this week, according to information from Chinese channel-gate source ChannelGate. The outlet reports that add-in card (AIC) partners have confirmed scheduled price hikes of up to $500 for the new GPUs, citing continued strong demand that exceeds current supply levels.
Industry observers note that the price pressure reflects broader market tightness in graphics-card components, driven by high demand from AI and gaming sectors. While specific models and final pricing have not been disclosed, the anticipated increases are expected to affect both consumer and professional segments.
"The ongoing demand for these GPUs outstrips supply, prompting our partners to adjust prices accordingly," the ChannelGate report states.
Analysts suggest that the hikes could influence purchasing decisions for gamers and enterprises awaiting the new hardware, and may further elevate interest in older-generation cards that remain on the market at lower price points.