Nvidia is reportedly preparing to bring back the GeForce RTX 3060, reversing earlier claims that a new stock of the long-running GPU had reached the end of the line.
The reported move comes as the company faces mounting supply pressure tied to its next-generation RTX 50 series, with production cuts and memory shortages now reshaping Nvidia’s desktop GPU roadmap.
The RTX 3060 originally launched in February 2021 and became one of the most widely used mid-range GPUs in gaming PCs, spanning standard models and RTX 3060 Ti variants.
RTX 3060 revival reportedly tied to 50 series and RAM shortages
That timeline is now reportedly changing. Leaker hongxing2020 says NVIDIA has updated board partners and plans to resume RTX 3060 production in Q1 2026, just weeks after claims that new stock had ended. The report does not clarify whether the return applies to the original 12GB model, the later 8GB version, or both.
The renewed focus on the RTX 3060 is said to come as Nvidia scales back production of its RTX 50 series due to ongoing memory constraints. A recent report claimed the company is preparing to slash GeForce RTX 50 production by up to 40% in early 2026, citing shortages tied to next-generation VRAM and supply chain pressure.
Unlike the RTX 50 lineup, the RTX 3060 relies on GDDR6 memory rather than newer standards, which may make it easier to produce amid reports of upcoming GDDR7 price hikes. High-end RTX 50 series models have already been described as increasingly difficult to source through distributors.
Another victim of RAM shortages may be next-gen game consoles, like the PS6 and new Xbox, as it may cause their release to be delayed at least a couple of years.