Nvidia could be preparing to bring back an older graphics card – the GeForce RTX 3060 – as the gaming industry faces growing pressure from a global memory (VRAM) shortage. According to recent leaks and supply chain reports , production of the RTX 3060 12GB may restart as early as June 2026, with a potential retail return in July.

Old GPU, New Relevance

The RTX 3060 was originally launched in 2021 and discontinued in 2024. However, new reports suggest Nvidia may reintroduce it to fill a gap in its current lineup. Board partners like Asus, MSI, and others are expected to receive fresh chip allocations soon, indicating that manufacturing could ramp up quickly.

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The key reason behind this move appears to be the ongoing VRAM shortage . Newer GPUs rely on advanced memory types like GDDR7, which are currently in limited supply.…