Nvidia reportedly plans to bring back its RTX 3060

Nvidia’s RTX 3060 could make a comeback in 2026

Rumour has it that Nvidia is bringing back its RTX 3060 graphics card, reviving the two-generation-old GPU. While old, this GPU is considered a classic graphics card. Its large 12GB frame buffer has allowed it to age much better than other GPUs of its generation. In fact, this aspect is what has made many PC enthusiasts disappointed with Nvidia’s newer RTX XX60 class CPUs, as Nvidia’s RTX 4060 and RTX 5060 both feature 8GB of VRAM.

Sadly, the source of this rumour does not mention if Nvidia plans to revive the RTX 3060’s 8GB or 12GB version. It is also unclear why this GPU is reportedly being produced.

Rumour has it that Nvidia plans to cut its RTX 50 series GPU production by as much as 40%. There is speculation that there is a shortage of GDDR7 memory and that Nvidia is prioritising its most profitable GPUs. Nvidia has allegedly axed RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPU production for this reason, as its memory can be better used elsewhere.

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rtx3060 Q1 come back… 🥲

— hongxing2020 (@hongxing2020) January 5, 2026

There are also reports that AMD has set a 25% GPU market share target in China. If true, AMD likely intends to capitalise on Nvidia’s supply shortfall. This implies that GDDR6 memory supply isn’t as constrained as GDDR7. This could also be why Nvidia is reportedly reviving its RTX 3060.

2026 could be a challenging year for the GPU market, especially if rumours of production cuts at Nvidia prove true. If GDDR6 supply isn’t as constrained as GDDR7, 2026 could be a good opportunity for AMD and Intel to gain market share, as both RDNA 4, and ARC Battlemage GPUs both use GDDR6 memory. So far, only Nvidia has adopted GDDR7 memory.

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