This supply chain Sankey diagram for an Nvidia AI megachip is a handy guide to understanding just how easy it is to ruin the prices of graphics cards
A recent supply chain Sankey diagram illustrates the complexities involved in the production of Nvidia's H200 AI megachip and its impact on graphics card prices. The diagram highlights the vulnerabilities in the supply chain, where any disruption could lead to increased costs for consumers. Currently, while graphics card availability is stable, rising prices from key suppliers pose a significant concern for the market.
- ▪The supply chain for Nvidia's H200 chip involves multiple critical suppliers, including TSMC for GPUs and Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron for VRAM.
- ▪A comprehensive supply chain diagram for a graphics card would be even more complex, including various components and cooling systems.
- ▪Current graphics card prices are heavily influenced by price increases from suppliers of GDDR7 memory.
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Hardware Graphics Cards This supply chain Sankey diagram for an Nvidia AI megachip is a handy guide to understanding just how easy it is to ruin the prices of graphics cards News By Nick Evanson published 29 May 2026 One hiccup over there, a price increase here, and our precious GPUs become a whole lot more expensive. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Graphics cards are one of the most powerful components in your gaming PC, and probably the most expensive piece, too.
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