AMD & Nvidia GPU Updates: RDNA 4 Refresh, RTX 50 SUPER Delays, and What’s Next for RTX 60 Series

RTX 50 SUPER faces severe delays due to limited GDDR7 availability, potentially being replaced by RTX 60.

Hardware by Tanisha Aria on Dec 08, 2025

AMD and Nvidia are in the process of updating their graphics cards. Still, release dates are very uncertain because there aren't enough memory chips, manufacturing goals keep changing, and supplies are limited.

More and more people are wondering when the RTX 50 SUPER and the rumored RDNA 4 refresh will be available. They're also wondering how next-generation designs like Nvidia's RTX 60 series will deal with what some are calling a RAM apocalypse.

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AMD GPU Price Increases

The fact that AMD's GPUs are going to cost more sets the tone for the rest of the market. Prices at AMD were first reported to be going up by about 10 percent, and we've heard this for a while.

Now, though, the reported price hike is more specific: $20 more for 8GB models and $40 more for 16GB versions. This is also happening at Nvidia, which is no longer sending GPU packages with RAM chips.

This means AIB companies have to find their own memory as supplies become tighter. The first part of AMD's price increase will happen in early 2026. The second part will happen later, adding an extra $85 to some models' prices on top of the first round.

There will be no new products until 2027, but that was a translation mistake. The correct reading is that AMD will not release any new products until then.

This fits with what we've seen in the speed of both the CPU and the GPU. People have talked about updating RDNA 4, but given how things are going now, 2027 seems much more likely as the full launch date for RDNA 5.

RDNA4 Refresh Status

We've heard a few scattered reports about an RDNA4 update. Still, it doesn't make sense given the overall release schedule and current memory supply.

Based on AMD's past actions and planned releases, 2027 seems like the most likely time for RDNA 5. There were earlier rumors that the game might come out in late 2025 or early 2026, but that prediction no longer fits with what we're seeing in the business.

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RTX 50 SUPER: Delayed or Cancelled?

You may be interested in what's going on with Nvidia's RTX 50 SUPER series. In the past, Unique Hardware said that delays were due to serious GDDR7 shortages. Another leak said the show wasn't canceled but was moved to Q3 2026, a big change from its original Q1 air date.

This is where we should stress that these changes are not just rumors. Memory and supply problems are moving very quickly, much faster than many sources can keep up.

There are also breaks in translation that make noise when data moves between languages and middlemen. But in this case, it looks like the speed and intensity of the shortages are what's really driving the situation.

One big surprise was that Micron killed off the Crucial name. OC3D said users felt they were thrown under the bus when Micron reallocated resources to servers and AI, which were more profitable.

This doesn't mean Micron memory is gone; partners like Kingston can still get NAND or DRAM from Micron. However, this change puts additional strain on the GDDR7 supply line, which was already at capacity.

This is made worse by the fact that some parts of the production process are used in other technologies, like HBM. Also, GDDR7 is increasingly used in AI devices like 5090-class accelerators, making it harder for consumers to get GPUs.

From what we've heard, the RTX 50 SUPER may be dead in this market unless supply improves.

It's possible Nvidia could change the configuration of SUPER variants by increasing the memory bus size or changing the specs, but that's just a thought and not a formal report. From here on out, the most likely result is to skip SUPER and go straight to RTX 60.

RTX 60 Release Window

The planned release date for RTX 60 hasn't changed much. Earlier information pointed to a release date in early 2027, and that still seems likely unless something very important happens. The ability to make things will be very important.

Still, there is some good news: Reports say Intel's foundry production is improving, and Apple is apparently considering Intel for future manufacturing partnerships. If things keep going that way, memory supply might level off by the time RTX 60 is ready.

We should get a better idea of what's going on and more accurate leaks over the next few months. The behavior of the supply chain is constantly changing, but trends tend to stabilize after the first shock.

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Impact on Consoles: PS5 and PS6

One thing we look at is how much consoles cost. The PS5 price hasn't gone up because, in part, Sony got long-term deals on memory that cover short-term costs.

The risk is lower right now because the PS5 uses GDDR6. On the other hand, AMD has to pay more for memory, which can change the bill of materials over time.

The PS6 is still the more important question. We don't think there will be a slowdown right now, but the component landscape could change its internal specs. Before reaching a conclusion, we need to see how quantities and prices change.

Current GPU Market Deals

Prices haven't gone through the roof yet. There are still some good deals on 70-class cards, but they may disappear as shortages worsen and prices rise across all brands and types. We need to keep an eye on how quickly the market adjusts to the new cost structure.

Final Thoughts

The market is changing quickly right now due to memory shortages, shifting manufacturing, and stronger profits in AI hardware.

AMD's price hikes are official, the RDNA 4 refresh doesn't look possible, the RTX 50 SUPER is in serious danger, and the RTX 60 series could be the next big consumer launch, most likely in early 2027.

When it comes to consoles, the PS5 price is set for now, but the PS6 plans will have to change as things change.

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