NVIDIA Ceases GeForce GTX 16 Series Production in Q1 Next Year

On December 14th, news surfaced that NVIDIA has announced will discontinue the discontinuation of its last GeForce GTX series, the GeForce GTX 16 GPU series, starting from the first quarter of 2024.

The GeForce GTX 16 GPU series, featuring popular models such as GTX 1660 SUPER, GTX 1660 Ti, GTX 1660, GTX 1650 Ti, GTX 1650 SUPER, and GTX 1630, has gained widespread popularity in both mainstream and lower-end markets. Recognized for their affordability and commendable gaming performance in electronic sports and gaming applications, these graphics cards have been integral to the NVIDIA product lineup.

Despite their popularity, the GeForce GTX 16 GPUs lack key functionalities now considered standard in the NVIDIA GeForce ecosystem, including ray tracing, DLSS, AV1, and more. While sharing the Turing GPU architecture with the initial RTX series (RTX 20 series), these entry-level cards have limited feature support due to unit performance constraints. Users can enable ray tracing on these GPUs, but optimal performance is compromised due to the absence of RT cores.

The discontinuation of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16 series marks the conclusion of the renowned "GTX" brand. As these GPUs enter the phase-out stage, it implies the cessation of production. However, it's important to note that AIB partners will continue selling existing inventory until stocks are depleted.

Looking forward, NVIDIA plans to introduce the all-new GeForce GTX 3050 6 GB version in early 2024, targeting the U.S. market with a price point below $200. This strategic move reinforces NVIDIA's commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the evolving landscape of graphics processing units. Stay tuned for more updates as NVIDIA continues to innovate and reshape the future of GPU technology.