Key Takeaways
1. The RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti are set to launch in mid-April and May 2025, respectively.
2. Nvidia will announce both models on April 15, 2025, with the RTX 5060 Ti available for purchase on April 16.
3. The staggered launch strategy may aim to capitalize on high demand, but it raises concerns about review timing for consumers.
4. Pricing speculation suggests the RTX 5060 may retail around $299, while the RTX 5060 Ti could be priced near $399 for the 8 GB variant.
5. Nvidia is not requiring separate review embargo dates for MSRP and non-MSRP models, complicating the review process.
The RTX 5060 and the RTX 5060 Ti are set to launch in the next few months. We previously mentioned that the release of these graphics cards faced a delay. It seems this delay has pushed the RTX 5060’s release to May, while the RTX 5060 Ti is now expected to arrive in mid-April.
Official Dates Revealed
Today, we finally learned about the specific release dates for these cards. HKEPC and VideoCardz have revealed the announcement, release, and review embargo dates for both the RTX 5060 and the RTX 5060 Ti.
According to reports, Nvidia will announce the RTX 5060 and the RTX 5060 Ti on April 15, 2025. However, only the two versions of the RTX 5060 Ti, which include 8 GB and 16 GB, will be available for purchase on the expected launch date of April 16. The RTX 5060 is set to be released in May.
Staggered Launch Strategy
In other words, although Nvidia will reveal both models at the same time, the company is spacing out the launch dates. This might be an attempt to take advantage of the high demand for these graphics cards, which remains unfulfilled.
Some might view it as a questionable strategy, but Nvidia has also set the review embargo for the RTX 5060 Ti to April 16, coinciding with the day the 16 GB variant is rumored to be available. If this is accurate, gamers will not have adequate time to review and consider the media evaluations before making a buying choice.
Pricing Speculations
Furthermore, Nvidia seems to be moving away from having different review embargo dates for MSRP and non-MSRP models. This means Team Green is not requiring the media to review MSRP RTX 5060 Ti models before the non-MSRP ones, or the other way around.
Determining the prices of unreleased graphics cards can be quite tricky, as companies can alter them right up until the launch. That’s why we haven’t received much information on the pricing for the RTX 5060 and the RTX 5060 Ti.
What we’ve heard suggests that the RTX 5060 might retail for $299, which is in line with the price of the RTX 4060 (available on Amazon). With a 25% increase in CUDA cores and enhanced bandwidth, this unchanged price could make the RTX 5060 a great option, even though gamers will still only have access to a meager 8 GB of VRAM.
As for the RTX 5060 Ti price, there’s no solid information available yet. However, it’s reasonable to think that Nvidia will maintain the price similar to that of the RTX 4060 Ti, or possibly even lower it a bit since the RTX 5060 Ti is believed to have slightly more CUDA cores. Thus, a price around $399 for the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB wouldn’t be shocking. Naturally, the cost for the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB will be higher.
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