Nvidia Skips RTX 5000 Super at CES 2026, Focuses on Gaming Software | Quick Digest
Nvidia confirmed it would not announce new GPUs, including the rumored RTX 5000 Super series, at CES 2026. Instead, the company plans to focus on gaming-related software and partner announcements, citing industry memory shortages as a key factor for the delay.
Nvidia confirmed no new GPU announcements at CES 2026.
RTX 5000 Super series rumors were officially quashed.
Gaming software and partner products are central to Nvidia's CES 2026 plans.
GDDR7 memory shortage due to AI demand impacted GPU launch.
Lack of AMD competition also contributes to the delay.
DLSS 4.5 is expected to be a highlight of gaming announcements.
Nvidia officially announced that it would not be unveiling any new GPUs, specifically debunking rumors of an RTX 5000 Super series, at CES 2026. This confirmation came via Nvidia's official GeForce X account ahead of its 'GeForce On' community update, effectively quashing widespread speculation regarding new hardware releases at the international tech event. The decision marks a departure from Nvidia's typical CES strategy, which has often included new GPU launches in previous years, such as the RTX 40 Super series at CES 2024 and the initial RTX 50 series at CES 2025.
The primary reasons cited for the absence of new graphics cards revolve around ongoing industry challenges, notably a significant shortage of GDDR7 memory. This shortage is largely driven by escalating demand from the artificial intelligence (AI) data center sector, which commands high-bandwidth memory supplies. Furthermore, a perceived lack of significant competition from AMD in the consumer GPU market for 2026 is also believed to have played a role in Nvidia's decision to delay the RTX 5000 Super series indefinitely.
While new GPUs are off the table, Nvidia has assured that there will be numerous gaming-related announcements. These will primarily focus on software innovations, new games supporting Nvidia technologies, and collaborations with partner products. One anticipated highlight is the expected introduction of DLSS 4.5, an update to Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling technology, which is rumored to bring improved visuals and potentially new features like Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. This strategy allows Nvidia to showcase advancements in its ecosystem without requiring new hardware releases amidst current supply chain constraints. The article from TechSpot accurately reported on these developments.
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