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Nvidia Revives Old GPU Amid VRAM Crisis
5 May
Summary
- Micron CEO warns AI's early stages demand significantly more memory.
- Nvidia may restart RTX 3060 production for VRAM relief.
- Major memory chipmakers predict shortages lasting until 2028-2030.
The global RAM supply situation is facing increasing pressure, with major chipmakers issuing stark warnings about impending shortages. Micron's CEO, Sanjay Mehrotra, indicated that the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence is in its "very early innings" and will necessitate a significant increase in memory capacity and speed for widespread adoption and advancement.
Compounding these concerns, there are persistent rumors suggesting Nvidia may restart production of its 12GB RTX 3060 graphics card. This potential move aims to address current video RAM constraints by offering a more budget-friendly option that utilizes older GDDR6 memory, thus not impacting the supply of newer GDDR7.
These industry-wide supply constraints are not isolated incidents. Both Samsung and SK Hynix have echoed Micron's concerns, with Samsung predicting "significant shortages" through 2028 and SK Hynix warning of potential fallout until 2030. The confluence of escalating AI demand and limited memory production suggests the RAM crisis is likely to persist for years to come.
