Nvidia has allegedly postponed the launch of the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti once again, according to a Board Channels forum post on Thursday (20th). The source, known for reliable hardware industry leaks, claims that Nvidia has already informed its partner manufacturers about the revised schedule.
The rumored delay comes as consumers eagerly await more budget-friendly options in the RTX 50-series lineup. High-end models like the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 come with steep price tags, making them inaccessible to most mainstream users.
While Nvidia has not officially confirmed the delay—nor announced these GPUs yet—the schedule change suggests a more strategic approach. With AMD ramping up competition, Nvidia may adjust its release timeline to refine its positioning in the market.
Why would NVIDIA be postponing RTX 5060 again?
While the exact reasons for the delay remain under wraps, Nvidia’s past decisions suggest that such postponements are often due to strategic market moves or supply chain issues. Earlier reports hinted at potential bugs and supply shortages impacting the RTX 5060 series, though these claims were never officially confirmed.
Another theory is that Nvidia is adjusting its launch timeline to coincide with the debut of AMD’s upcoming competitors. The Radeon RX 9060 XT and RX 9060, available in both 8 GB and 16 GB models, are slated for a second-quarter 2025 release and are expected to compete directly with the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060. By aligning their release dates, Nvidia could secure a swift market reaction.
Furthermore, the leak appears credible, coming from Board Channels—a forum with members linked to several Nvidia channel partners that have previously shared accurate details. Also, the recent launch of the RTX 5070 without any mention of mainstream GPUs suggests that Nvidia might not yet be prepared to announce those products.
Expected dates and specifications
Earlier rumors suggested that the RTX 5060 series would be unveiled in March with sales starting in April. However, with the recent delay, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is now expected to launch in mid-April, while the standard RTX 5060 is projected to hit the market by mid-May—just in time for Computex 2025.
The RTX 5060 Ti is anticipated to come in two memory options: 8 GB and 16 GB. Both versions are expected to share the same core specifications, including 4,608 CUDA cores, a 128-bit memory interface with GDDR7 running at 28 Gbps (yielding a bandwidth of 448 GB/s), and a 180W TDP. Pricing is rumored to fall between $400 and $500, which is in line with Nvidia’s usual strategy for this segment.
In contrast, the RTX 5060 is expected to feature 3,840 CUDA cores and initially be offered with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, though there is speculation about a potential 12 GB variant. With an estimated TDP of 150W, this model is the entry-level option in the RTX 50 series until the future RTX 5050 takes over the lower-priced market.
Both cards will reportedly be built on the GB206 chip, which is believed to offer 36 or 40 streaming multiprocessors. This new chip is expected to deliver significant improvements in tensor and RT cores compared to its predecessor, enhancing performance for AI-related tasks and ray tracing.
This marks the second delay for the RTX 5060 series if these details are confirmed. While further postponements might disappoint eager consumers, the extra time could allow Nvidia to fine-tune the products and streamline production, resulting in better performance and improved availability at launch.
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