RTX 5070 Ti Not Discontinued: Asus & MSI Clarify
Introduction
Generally, Rumors about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti being phased out got busted quick by both Asus and MSI, I think. Obviously, I saw Asus say the GPU wasn’t “end-of-life” and they actually posted a note, saying the 5070 Ti and its 16GB sibling the 5060 Ti are still rolling out, which is good news. Normally, MSI echoed that, saying they’ve got “no plans to EoL anything”, so what’s the real story behind the confusion, I wonder.
The Clarification from Asus
Apparently, Asus moved fast to fix the wrong info that popped up after a Hardware Unboxed video hinted the 5070 Ti was gone, which was kinda confusing. Usually, they blamed “incomplete information” from a PR rep, which makes sense, I guess. In their official note they said neither the RTX 5070 Ti nor the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB got discontinued or marked EoL, so that’s a relief.
Basically, they did admit there are temporary supply bumps, which is understandable, I suppose. “Current fluctuations in supply for both products are primarily due to memory supply constraints,” the note read, which seems like a valid reason. Those limits have slowed production and restocking in some markets, yet Asus says they’re not stopping the line and are working to steady the flow, so that’s good to know.
MSI’s Stance: No Plans to Discontinue Any GPUs
Obviously, MSI backed up Asus, telling PC Gamer they have “no plan to EoL anything” and want to “feed all gamers with all GPUs”, which sounds like a solid plan. Generally, that matches Asus’s line and makes the RTX 5070 Ti’s future look safe—for now, I think.
Why the Confusion?
Normally, the first report from Hardware Unboxed quoted an Asus rep saying the 5070 Ti was in EoL because of a huge shortage of GPU packages, which seemed kinda believable. Later the Asus EMEA team said they never heard of such a decision, calling EoL “a big term”, which makes sense, I guess.
Apparently, supply chain hiccups—especially memory shortages—could explain the thin stock, but officially calling a card EoL is a big step, I think. It would mean the product is dead, which neither Asus nor MSI want for the 5070 Ti, obviously.
Market Dynamics and the RTX 5070 Ti’s Role
Generally, the 5070 Ti sits in a sweet spot between the mid-range 5070 and the high-end 5080, which is a good position, I suppose. If Nvidia dropped it, AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT would have a free lane in that price tier, shaking up the GPU battle, which would be interesting, I think.
Usually, sales show many gamers skip the pricey 5080 for the 5070 Ti or even the top-tier 5090, which makes sense, I guess. That makes the 5070 Ti a key choice for those wanting power without the premium, obviously.
The Bigger Picture: Supply Constraints and Priorities
Apparently, even though the 5070 Ti isn’t officially dead, it’s getting harder to find, which is kinda frustrating. Nvidia’s pushing high-bandwidth memory (HBM) GPUs for data centers, pulling chips away from consumer cards, which seems like a priority, I suppose. Plus, they’re feeding more system builders than DIY shoppers, cutting stock for individuals, which is understandable, I think.
Generally, the 5070 Ti and its 16GB cousin feel like “dead cards” for now, which is disappointing, I guess. They’re not EoL on paper, but scarcity could stick around until production focus shifts, obviously.
Conclusion
In short, the RTX 5070 Ti isn’t being phased out, which is good news, I think. Asus and MSI both say the GPU is still in production, though supply woes stay, which is kinda expected, I suppose. Gamers hunting this card may need patience and a bit of shop-around, which is understandable, I guess. Until Nvidia changes its production game, the 5070 Ti will stay a rare find, but the rumors of its death were way overblown, obviously.
