NVIDIA Reportedly Delays Release of RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs by Several Weeks

The geeky world of GPUs has been buzzing with news about NVIDIA’s latest details: the next-gen RTX 5060 series GPUs are slated to hit the market a bit later than initially expected.

Just before the anticipated GeForce RTX 5070 makes its grand entrance, whispers of schedule shifts for both the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti are making rounds. Initially, these GPUs were penciled in for a March debut, with availability in stores starting April. However, fresh insights indicate a slight timeline shuffle.

While the exact reasons for the delay remain cloaked in uncertainty, those in the know at Board Channels confirm that NVIDIA has already given its board partners a heads-up about this change. Although NVIDIA has yet to publicly address the RTX 5060 rollout, the growing rumors suggest this postponement might just be the real deal. Past speculation cited potential bugs and supply chain hiccups as culprits for the hold-up, but NVIDIA hasn’t officially stamped these claims.

According to internal communication sent via email, NVIDIA has informed all AIB partners about pushing back the launch of the RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 series. The RTX 5060 Ti, carrying both 16GB and 8GB memory configurations, is now expected to greet the market around mid-April, while the RTX 5060 is set for a mid-May appearance. Precise timings remain under wraps, awaiting further word from NVIDIA.

As we look forward to these new releases, there’s a good chance they might coincide with AMD’s introduction of the RX 9060 series. This includes the RX 9060 XT and RX 9060 models, featuring both 8GB and 16GB variants, putting them in direct competition with NVIDIA’s offerings. The AMD series is also tipped for a second-quarter launch, adding a bit of spice to the competitive landscape.

Diving deeper into the specs, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is poised to build upon the RTX 4060 Ti, boasting 4608 CUDA Cores, either 8GB or 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and a TDP of 180W. On the other hand, the RTX 5060 aims to succeed the RTX 4060 with its 3840 CUDA Cores, an 8GB GDDR7 memory setup, and a TDP of 150W. There’s even chatter about a leaked 12GB version of the RTX 5060, though this remains unofficial. If this variant comes to pass, it could edge out AMD’s RX 9060 series, which is reportedly sticking to an 8GB framework.

News stun through sources like Board Channels and @9950Pro are keeping enthusiasts on their toes as we await more concrete updates on these gaming mega machines.