RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPU Launch Delayed Again

Key Takeaways

1. The RTX 5060 Ti is expected to be unveiled in mid-April, with the RTX 5060 following in May.
2. The delays are likely due to Nvidia’s inventory challenges and the need for additional validation.
3. Nvidia’s Blackwell launch is not going as planned, affecting the release of the RTX 5060 series.
4. AMD may benefit from the delays, allowing them time to launch their Radeon RX 9060 XT series.
5. The RTX 5050, initially set for an April release, may also experience a delay of about a month.

A previous rumor suggested that Nvidia was set to unveil the RTX 5060 Ti in the near future. However, its laptop versions were not expected until May. A fresh update from Board Channels now indicates that both the desktop RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti have also been postponed to around that same time.

New Unveiling Dates

The RTX 5060 Ti is now anticipated to be revealed in mid-April, while the RTX 5060 will follow a month later. Although the specific reasons for the delay have not been disclosed, it seems quite likely that Nvidia is still facing challenges with inventory. In contrast to the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, which target a small group of high-end computer builders, the xx60 series cards are more in demand from a wider audience with limited budgets.

Launch Issues

Additionally, it seems Nvidia’s Blackwell launch is not proceeding as expected. The postponement of the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 might be partly due to extra validation efforts to ensure every SKU is equipped with all of its ROPs. Considering their place in Nvidia’s lineup and their low TDP, burnt power connectors shouldn’t be a major worry. However, there have been whispers about potential software problems affecting their laptop counterparts during the manufacturing process.

Impact on Competitors

The delay of the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti will offer AMD additional time to roll out its matching Radeon RX 9060 XT series, which is reportedly set to be available in both 8 and 16 GB options. This situation leaves us with the RTX 5050, the sole SKU in this lineup utilizing GDDR6. Initially planned for release at the end of April, it too might face a month-long delay.