The leakers disagree, but we might just get one AMD-shaped mid-range GPU through all of 2027

The global memory shortage has delayed GPU releases and driven up prices, making the prospect of just one new GPU in 2028 plausible. Leaker Kepler_L2 claims AMD’s next-gen mid-range GPU, codenamed AT2, will launch next year as part of Xbox Project Helix, with no other AMD or Nvidia GPUs expected until 2028. This GPU is rumored to be less powerful than AMD’s high-end AT0 model, which is said to compete with Nvidia’s RTX 6080-level performance. The AT0 is not confirmed for 2028, leaving its release timeline uncertain.

Nvidia’s potential new GPUs face uncertainty, with leaker Moore’s Law is Dead claiming an RTX 6090 could launch in 2028, a claim Kepler_L2 disputes. Kepler’s statement suggests Nvidia may not release any entirely new GPUs next year, though Super variants of existing models were reportedly cancelled due to the memory crisis. The ambiguity leaves room for Nvidia to refresh current GPUs without introducing new architectures, though such moves appear unlikely.

The memory shortage has already disrupted GPU launches, with previous rumors indicating RTX 50 Super cards would focus on improved memory configurations rather than new performance tiers. Nvidia’s recent RTX Spark initiative further complicates expectations, as it may divert resources from traditional GPU releases. Analysts suggest the constrained market conditions make a single new GPU in 2028 a reasonable outcome.

For consumers, the limited 2028 GPU releases mean fewer options and potentially higher prices due to ongoing supply constraints. The focus on a mid-range AMD GPU tied to a console launch reflects industry priorities, with high-end and Nvidia products delayed until at least 2028. The market’s sluggish recovery from the memory shortage continues to shape hardware availability and pricing.