NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti Set for March 2025 Release: Everything You Need to Know
NVIDIA’s upcoming mid-range GPUs, the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, are expected to launch in March 2025, according to leaked reports from NVIDIA partner Colorful. If these reports hold true, it would mark the fastest complete rollout of an NVIDIA GPU series within just three months.
Long time, the GeForce RTX 5060 series has been one of the critical segments in the NVIDIA lineup for mainstream gamers. They look for the perfect balance between performance and affordability. AMD Radeon RX 9060 series and Intel's Arc B580 are going to be some big competition for this new GPU line from NVIDIA.
Expected Features and Specifications
Although NVIDIA has neither officially confirmed such specs, this industry leak allows us to think of what such GPUs may arrive with:
GeForce RTX 5060
8 Gb GDDR7
128-bit memory bus
Improved performance of ray tracing and AI-driven features
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
two variants: with 8Gb and with 16 Gb GDDR7
Two CUDA cores may be more, in comparison to RTX 5060; Clock speeds better, to keep pace with workloads in video games and arts
These specifications would mean that the RTX 5060 Ti will be meant for more demanding users, whereas the standard RTX 5060 will serve as an affordable option with improvements in performance compared to its predecessor.
Competition and Market Impact
With the AMD Radeon RX 9060 and Intel Arc B580 reaching the market around the same time, NVIDIA will have to pack a punch of price-to-performance. Intel Arc B580, priced at $249, has been the talk of town already as a budget-friendly alternative for the RTX 4060. If NVIDIA cannot bring itself to price the RTX 5060 series competitively, it might easily be taken over by AMD and Intel.
Despite the competition, NVIDIA is the market leader in GPUs. Valve's Steam hardware survey has always indicated that NVIDIA's 60-class GPUs, including the RTX 3060 and RTX 4060, are massively used by gamers. The trend is expected to go with the RTX 5060 series.
Pricing and Release Date
The pricing is unconfirmed, but we can make an educated guess based on past launch. With that in mind, here is what we have so far:
RTX 4060 launched at $299
RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) launched at $399
RTX 4060 Ti (16GB) launched at $499
Considering these prices, the RTX 5060 is expected to be priced between $299-$349, and the RTX 5060 Ti is expected to start at $399 for the 8GB variant and go up to $499 for the 16GB variant.
If the rumors of the March 2025 launch are true, then the official announcements from NVIDIA are expected to come in early 2025, probably during CES 2025.
What This Means for Gamers
The RTX 5060 series is expected to deliver significant performance gains over the RTX 4060 lineup, thanks to improvements in:
AI-powered DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology
Ray tracing performance
Energy efficiency with next-gen Ada Lovelace architecture
Better frame generation and latency reduction
If NVIDIA can maintain low power consumption coupled with a more significant performance enhancement above RTX 4060, the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti might hit the takedown in the GPU market.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When are GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti available on the market?
GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti launches are expected by March 2025, as leaked from NVIDIA's partner, Colorful.
What is the expected spec of the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti?
The RTX 5060 is rumored to have 8GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, while the RTX 5060 Ti could come in both 8GB and 16GB variants with faster clock speeds.
How much will the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti cost?
Official pricing hasn't been set, but the RTX 5060 is thought to be around $299-$349, and the RTX 5060 Ti will reportedly start at $399 up to some amount of $499.
How will the RTX 5060 series stand against AMD and Intel GPUs?
This means competition from the Radeon RX 9060 series by AMD and the Arc B580 by Intel. NVIDIA's likely to boast about better ray tracing and AI-driven performance but all depends on price.
Should I wait for the RTX 5060 series or buy an existing GPU?
If you have an RTX 4060 or RTX 3060 already, it might be better to wait until the benchmarks appear to see whether the performance enhancement is worth upgrading. But if you are running an older GPU like the GTX 1660 or RTX 2060, waiting for the RTX 5060 series could make a lot of sense for long-term value.
Final Thoughts
Expected to be launched in March 2025, the RTX 5060, and RTX 5060 Ti are expected to turn the GPU market very competitive for NVIDIA. Specifications, as well as prices, have not been confirmed, but according to some leaks, it will represent a much better performance along with AI, and significantly improved efficiency. With the two opponents, AMD and Intel, releasing powerful alternatives, the prices of the series of RTX 5060 must feature high competition marks.
For the gamer as well as the PC builder, perhaps the greatest release of 2025 would come in the form of the RTX 5060. The following months will bring official announcements and benchmarks.
