Gamers are facing another setback as a prominent hardware leaker claims Nvidia has significantly reduced graphics card supply to its AIC partners by 15% to 20%. According to MEGAsizeGPU, this cut in production will likely drive prices even higher, deepening the ongoing crisis in the GPU market. Nvidia continues to dominate the gaming segment with high-performance graphics cards, but the current pricing landscape is already strained. With supply constrained and demand high, the situation is expected to worsen. The reduced inventory flow to manufacturers means fewer cards available for consumers, pushing prices upward due to basic supply and demand dynamics. Recent data shows extreme price fluctuations across the market. The GeForce RTX 5090 has seen price increases of up to 79%, while the RTX 5080 has risen by as much as 35%. AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT has increased by up to 17%, and the RX 9070 by around 15% over the past three months. In contrast, Intel’s Arc B-series cards, based on the Battlemage architecture, have become more affordable—Arc B580 prices have dropped by 4%, and the Arc B570 by 9%, making them the only major option currently trending downward. Adding to the frustration, MEGAsizeGPU alleges that Nvidia has no plans to release any new GeForce cards until 2027. This could mean a long wait for both a refresh of the RTX 50-series and the next-generation RTX 60-series, which would reportedly be built on the Rubin architecture. For gamers, the advice remains clear: if possible, avoid purchasing a new GPU right now and wait for prices to stabilize. If a replacement is urgent—due to a failed card or an ongoing build—consider alternatives. AMD’s RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9000 series and Intel’s Arc Battlemage cards offer competitive performance at more reasonable prices, even amid recent increases. Staying informed and exploring all available options is key in this challenging market. Follow Tom's Hardware on Google News or add it as a preferred source to keep up with the latest updates, reviews, and analysis.