Launch of NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 & 5060 Series GPUs Delayed; Now Scheduled for March and April

NVIDIA finds itself in a bit of a quandary as the rollout of its mid-range RTX 50 GPUs has been hit by production delays due to a chip supply shortage. This comes as demand for these chips skyrockets globally.

Right now, the supply chain for NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series isn’t quite in sync. Team Green initially faced challenges during the launch of its high-profile GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs, largely due to having a limited number of units. The semiconductor demand has been through the roof worldwide, and unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be any immediate improvement on the horizon.

According to well-known insider @mingchikuo, NVIDIA has decided to postpone the launch of its mid-range RTX 50 GPUs. Originally slated for release earlier, they’re now expected to arrive about a month later than planned, giving the supply chain a much-needed break.

Gamers and tech enthusiasts are undoubtedly keen to get their hands on the RTX 5090 and 5080, but the ongoing supply issues mean that the roll-out of the RTX 5070 and 5060 cards will now likely be pushed from its initial February/March timeframe to March/April. With such limited supply, these cards are set to sell out swiftly.

Earlier today, we covered this update in our latest post, highlighting that the RTX 5070’s launch is now anticipated by early March. Ming-Chi Kuo’s insights support this delay, primarily because NVIDIA is struggling to meet current demand. Any new releases would simply lead to more stock shortages, resulting in further disappointment for consumers.

For context, an analysis by @kakashiii111 reveals a startling situation: Taiwan, a major market for NVIDIA, received fewer than 100 units of the RTX 5090. Similar reports came from various other regions, where retailers talked about receiving “single-digit” inventories of NVIDIA’s flagship RTX Blackwell GPU. It’s clear that Team Green is not quite on top of balancing supply and demand, and it might take a few more months for the scenario to stabilize.

In delaying the mid-range GPU release, NVIDIA could potentially draw some attention away from AMD’s RX 9070 series GPUs. This strategic delay might work in NVIDIA’s favor, but it depends heavily on how well they execute the eventual release. Given the current sentiment, many believe AMD has a strong opportunity to dominate the mainstream GPU market with its RX 9070 models while NVIDIA works through these supply issues.