NVIDIA Reportedly Delays RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPU Launch by Several Weeks

According to recent updates, it seems like the release of the RTX 5060 series GPUs is facing a slight setback, with both versions hitting the market a few weeks later than planned.

Just as the gaming community was gearing up for the GeForce RTX 5070 debut, whispers of delays have begun to circulate regarding the RTX 5060 series GPUs. Initially, it looked like the RTX 5060 lineup was set to drop in March with sales kicking off in April. However, the latest word suggests we’ll be waiting a bit longer.

While the exact reasons for the hold-up aren’t crystal clear, Board Channels has confirmed that all of NVIDIA’s board partners were made aware of this development. Although this isn’t carved in stone, NVIDIA hasn’t yet publicly addressed the RTX 5060 release timing, adding some weight to these rumors. Past buzz about bugs and supply chain hiccups has been circulating, potentially contributing to the delays, though nothing is officially confirmed by NVIDIA.

Here’s a snippet from Board Channels:

>NVIDIA has communicated internally with all AIC partners via email about postponing the launch of the new RTX 5060 Ti / 5060 series, advising all brands of this delay. Reportedly, the release for the RTX 5060 Ti 16G / 8G series could slip to mid-April, while the RTX 5060 models may not see the light of day until mid-May. Exact dates are still wrapped in mystery and will be clarified in due course by NV.

It appears the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti might hit shelves around ‘mid-April,’ while the GeForce RTX 5060 is tentatively set for ‘mid-May.’ The plan is for both variants of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti to launch simultaneously. Yet, even NVIDIA’s board partners remain in the dark about the precise launch dates.

Interestingly, this timing may line up with the rollout of AMD’s RX 9060 series GPUs, featuring RX 9060 XT and RX 9060 models. These contenders emerge with both 8 GB and 16 GB options, posing direct competition to the 8 GB and 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti variants. Although AMD’s official release date remains elusive, the grapevine hints at a launch in the second quarter.

Looking at the tech specs, NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is poised to succeed the RTX 4060 Ti, boasting 4608 CUDA Cores, 8/16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and a power consumption of 180W. Meanwhile, the RTX 5060 is stepping in for the RTX 4060, equipped with 3840 CUDA Cores, 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM, and a TDP of 150W. There’s been chatter of a 12 GB VRAM version of the RTX 5060 popping up in recent leaks, offering a potential advantage over the RX 9060 series, which seems limited to an 8 GB variant.

For those keeping score, these details emerged from key sources: Board Channels and @9950Pro.