Key Takeaways
1. The GeForce RTX 5090 is hard to find, despite over half of Nvidia’s RTX 50 series being available.
2. AMD has a large inventory of Radeon RX 9070 XT cards, while the RTX 5090 is scarce.
3. RTX 5090 and 5080 have long waiting times of 3-4 months and 2 months, respectively.
4. Other models like AMD’s RX 9070 and Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti are readily available, but stock varies by retailer.
5. Nvidia appears to favor certain companies for GPU distribution, leaving many consumers without options.
Even with over half of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 series now available, securing one has been quite difficult, especially for those wanting the high-end RTX 5090. Those trying to buy pre-built computers just to get these popular GPUs aren’t having much luck either. PowerGPU, a system integrator from North Carolina, recently highlighted how challenging the situation is.
AMD vs Nvidia Inventory
In a recent post on X titled “AMD inventory vs Nvidia inventory,” there’s a striking image showing more than 70 AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards piled up beside a solitary GeForce RTX 5090. At first, it seems exaggerated, and perhaps PowerGPU does have more hidden away. However, checking the company’s PC building tool shows a waiting time of 3 to 4 months for the RTX 5090 and around two months for the RTX 5080.
Availability of Other Models
In contrast, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070, along with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, are readily available for installation. However, the availability can differ from one OEM to another. For instance, CyberPowerPC, another system integrator, has no RTX 5090-powered systems left, while they can be found easily on the websites of Alienware and Origin PC.
Regardless of the situation, it appears Nvidia is favoring certain companies over others. Unfortunately, end users are still left empty-handed and likely will be for the next few weeks. Nevertheless, the wait might be worthwhile if the 32 GB Radeon RX 9070 XTX, a graphics card that AMD claims doesn’t exist, is released sometime in the first half of 2025.
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