- NVIDIA is reportedly bringing back the RTX 3060 in Q1 2026 amid the memory and GPU crisis.
- The current-gen RTX 50 series stock has started running short around the globe due to DRAM shortages.
- The RTX 3060 remains one of the most popular GPUs but was discontinued back in 2024.
The memory crisis that began in H2 2025 has not only shot up the price of RAM kits from various vendors, but it is also directly affecting the price and stock of current-gen GPUs worldwide. The Japanese and German suppliers have started running short of high-end units entirely.
New rumors reveal that Nvidia is now being forced to bring back one of the most popular cards in the gaming scene from two generations ago. The RTX 3060, which was originally discontinued in 2024, is making a comeback to retail shelves starting from Q1 2026.
Why it matters: The return of the RTX 3060 to retail shelves could help alleviate the GPU apocalypse that began due to the DRAM shortage. However, producing RTX 3060 only makes sense if the cards are sold at appealing deals.
The reliable industry insider @hongxing2020 on Twitter claims that Nvidia has informed partners that production lines for RTX 3060 will open soon. However, it’s unclear whether both the 12 GB and 8 GB models will be produced or only one for now.
The RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is already rumored to be discontinued soon, and the base 5060 variant is also costly to produce due to higher DRAM prices. So, Nvidia is being forced to bring back the 3060 to keep the retail shelves full of its xx60 GPUs.
The RTX xx60 lineup is specifically popular among gamers for its budget-friendly and mass-consumption appeal. The RTX 3060 and 4060 often compete for the top spot on Steam every month, for example.
However, bringing back the RTX 3060 would only make sense in 2026 if the GPUs are sold at attractive pricing, as the GPU is unable to fully keep up with modern AAA gaming’s system requirements.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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