The RTX 50-series GPU launch by Nvidia is considered the worst in recent memory.The grandiose claims made at CES 2025 for RTX 50 series were not met with actual performance.The RTX 50 series failed to deliver the promised performance, with only marginal improvements over the previous generation.The GPUs in the RTX 50 series faced issues like stock shortages and inflated prices, making them inaccessible to many gamers.Reports of melting power cables and connectors in the RTX 50 series GPUs have raised safety concerns.Some Nvidia GPUs in the RTX 50 series have hardware defects, leading to performance issues for affected users.The delay in launching more affordable RTX 50-series cards and limited stock availability have frustrated consumers.Nvidia's decision to stop production of the 40-series GPUs before the 50 series launch caused shortages and price hikes.AMD's RX 9000 GPUs provided a more stable and reasonably priced alternative to Nvidia's troubled RTX 50 series.Gamers are advised to wait for stock levels to improve before investing in either Nvidia's RTX 50 series or AMD's RX 9000 GPUs.