- Nvidia has recently acknowledged the possibility of reviving older GPU generations.
- The company’s CEO has also admitted that these GPUs could receive newer AI features like Frame Generation.
- Recent rumors suggest the RTX 3060 will be brought back in Q1 2026 to tackle the ongoing memory crisis.
The ongoing memory shortage has been quite troublesome for the PC gaming industry, manufacturers and consumers included. Specifically, graphics cards, like Nvidia’s RTX series, are expected to go through major price hikes over the next few weeks and months.
Recent rumors even suggest that Nvidia is considering reviving the RTX 3060 to deal with the situation, and in a recent interview, CEO Jensen Huang has suggested that this is certainly on the table. In fact, he even teased the addition of new AI features to these GPUs.
Why it matters: Nvidia’s older generation graphics cards, like the RTX 3060 and RTX 2070 Super, remain viable for modern AAA titles. Many of them are still extremely popular.
Tom’s Hardware had the opportunity to raise the subject of older GPUs coming back when attending a Q&A session with Nvidia at CES 2026.
When asked whether Nvidia would consider bringing back older generation GPUs due to higher production capacity on older process nodes, Jensen Huang noted that the idea certainly sounds plausible.
He went on to say that, depending on the generation of GPUs, newer AI features could be introduced to potential refreshed versions. Jensen Hunag admitted that this would require a fair amount of effort, but could still happen.
Yeah. And we could, depending on which generation, bring the latest generation AI technology to the previous generation.
-Jensen Huang
Because the RTX 3060 is already rumored to be returning, Nvidia could bring the GPU back with potential features like Frame Generation.
Many have even asked for more VRAM with these older graphics cards, but it’s hard to say how viable that would be, considering the ongoing memory shortage all over the world.
As for the future, Nvidia recently announced its newest set of AI features for the gaming lineup of GPUs. The company has revealed DLSS 4.5 and 6x Frame Generation, highlighting a huge focus on software-based features yet again.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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