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

According to recent updates, the anticipated release of the RTX 5060 series graphics cards has been postponed, leaving board partners informed of a slight delay. Initially set for an earlier debut, these GPUs are now scheduled to hit the market a few weeks later than planned.

Just as we gear up for the unveiling of the GeForce RTX 5070, word on the street is that the RTX 5060 series won’t make its entrance quite as soon as expected. Earlier buzz suggested a March launch with availability in April, but now insiders are hinting at further postponement.

While the exact reasons remain a bit murky, Board Channels has communicated that every NVIDIA partner is aware of this development. Although we lack an official statement, this information aligns with ongoing whispers about NVIDIA’s timeline—or potential hiccups along the way. Previous whispers hinted at technical bugs or supply chain hiccups stalling the RTX 5060’s progress, though NVIDIA hasn’t confirmed these speculations.

As per an internal update shared via email, NVIDIA has alerted its Add-In Card (AIC) partners that the launch for RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 products is on hold. Current projections suggest the RTX 5060 Ti series, featuring 16G and 8G models, might not launch until mid-April. Meanwhile, the RTX 5060 series is tentatively set for mid-May. But remember, these dates are flexible and subject to final confirmation from NVIDIA.

The projected timeline now places the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti release in mid-April, closely followed a month later by the RTX 5060. Both variants of the RTX 5060 Ti should emerge simultaneously, yet precise launch dates are still under wraps, even among NVIDIA’s own partners.

Interestingly, these launches might coincide with AMD’s roll-out of their RX 9060 series. AMD plans to unveil their RX 9060 XT and RX 9060 cards during the same quarter, offering 8 GB and 16 GB variants that squarely compete with NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti options. While exact dates for AMD’s debut remain a mystery, they are expected to emerge in the second quarter as well.

Looking at the specs, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has big shoes to fill as it follows the RTX 4060 Ti. It’s packed with 4608 CUDA Cores, offers either 8 GB or 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and comes with a power requirement of 180W TDP. Meanwhile, the RTX 5060 is designed to succeed the RTX 4060, featuring 3840 CUDA Cores, 8 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, and a 150W TDP. Interestingly, a recent leak suggested an RTX 5060 model with 12 GB VRAM might be in the works—potentially gaining an edge over AMD’s RX 9060, which may only offer the 8 GB version.

Feel free to keep tabs on sources like Board Channels and @9950Pro for the latest updates in this evolving story.