Based on recent updates, it appears that NVIDIA’s board partners are gearing up for a delay in the release of the RTX 5060 series graphics cards. Originally scheduled for a March announcement and an April retail presence, the RTX 5060 series was expected to excite the GPU market. However, reports now indicate that its debut has been postponed further into the year.
Just as the countdown was on for the GeForce RTX 5070, whispers of setbacks for the RTX 5060 series have surfaced. According to recent speculation, the highly anticipated RTX 5060 lineup, which includes both the standard and Ti variants, will not be available to consumers until significantly later than initially anticipated.
While the precise reasons for the delay aren’t entirely transparent, insiders from Board Channels have reported that NVIDIA has indeed informed all of its board partners about the change in schedule. While this still lacks an official stamp from NVIDIA, it’s important to note they’ve yet to publicly address the release plans for the RTX 5060 series. Previous chatter hinted at some bugs and complications with supply, but NVIDIA has remained tight-lipped about these issues.
Here’s what we know from insiders: NVIDIA has dispatched internal emails to all AIC partners alerting them to the release postponements of the RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 series. Expectations are now set for the RTX 5060 Ti, in its 16GB and 8GB versions, to appear around mid-April, while the RTX 5060 is predicted for a mid-May release. The exact dates remain elusive and await further clarification from NVIDIA.
Looking ahead at the potential launch timeframe, the RTX 5060 series might hit shelves around the same time as AMD’s competing RX 9060 series GPUs. AMD’s offering includes the RX 9060 XT and RX 9060 cards, equipped with 8 GB and 16 GB versions, putting them directly against the same spec options of the RTX 5060 Ti. Although the RX 9060 series’ launch date isn’t set in stone, the grapevine suggests it will arrive in the year’s second quarter.
For the specs, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is pegged to be the follow-up to the RTX 4060 Ti, featuring 4608 CUDA Cores, up to 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and a power draw of 180 watts. The RTX 5060 is poised as the successor to the RTX 4060, offering 3840 CUDA Cores and 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, with a 150-watt TDP. Intriguingly, a recent leak hints at a 12GB VRAM version of the RTX 5060, though NVIDIA hasn’t confirmed this yet. If this turns out to be true, it might give NVIDIA an edge over AMD’s 8 GB RX 9060 model.
Stay tuned as we keep an eye on developments, taking cues from primary sources like Board Channels and renowned leaker @9950Pro.
