Nvidia's RTX 5060 Graphics Card Might Not Launch Before April
Gear up, gamers! If you've been eagerly waiting to get your paws on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, well, you might need to exercise some patience. Sources close to the action hint that the release of these gaming powerhouses isn't coming this month as previously expected, but rather, possibly mid-April at the earliest.
According to leaks, Nvidia's partner makers have been informed that the release of the RTX 5060 Ti, both in its 16GB and 8GB variants, is being pushed to mid-April. The more budget-friendly RTX 5060 might not show up until mid-May. Initial speculation had pegged a March release, but the latest word suggests specific timing details will be shared at a later date.
These whispers aren't 100% certain, but the failure of Nvidia to mention lower-end graphics cards at its GTC 2025 conference gives some credit to this rumor. The detailed specs of these much-anticipated offerings have also leaked, if you're into that kind of thing.
The supply woes faced by Nvidia in getting its top-tier Blackwell series cards into consumers' hands show no signs of easing, sadly. Prices for the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are way above the manufacturer's suggested prices in the U.S. Some raffle-style sale events, called "priority access," have been introduced in an attempt to curb the scalpers, but the demand is just too great. AMD's solutions have faced the same issues, with reported stabilization of stock sometime after April.
Not only is Nvidia experiencing stock shortages, but a smorgasbord of other tech companies are experiencing delays in their big releases. Google's highly anticipated Pixel 9a is now delayed, while the Nothing 3a Pro is bumping orders to mid-April. The ongoing Trump tariffs on imports from China may be playing a role, though no company has said so publicly. Tech companies, for better or for worse, tend to shy away from mentioning political issues for fear of angering the current administration.
- Amid ongoing rumors, the anticipated release of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 might delay until mid-May, following the supposed mid-April arrival of the RTX 5060 Ti.
- The tech industry is currently grappling with delays in major releases, with Nvidia's RTX 5060 bumping its release to mid-May, similar to Google's delayed Pixel 9a and the Nothing 3a Pro, which are now scheduled for mid-April.
- The geopolitical environment, potentially influenced by the ongoing Trump tariffs on imports from China, may be a contributing factor to the delays in tech companies' big releases, although no company has publicly acknowledged this.
- The future of the tech industry and gaming community seems to revolve around the much-awaited Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, as their highly-detailed specs have leaked, adding to the excitement surrounding these anticipated releases.
