NVIDIA’s highly anticipated RTX 50 series, featuring the RTX 5070 and RTX 5060, appears to be facing delays due to necessary bug fixes to enhance their performance. This unexpected twist has pushed back their launch by about a month.
The launch hurdles surrounding the RTX 50 series have been mounting, from difficult-to-find GPUs even shortly after release to prices soaring above the MSRP. This has left potential buyers frustrated, and it seems these woes are set to continue for a while. The RTX 5070 Ti has just hit the market, yet it’s scarcely available, and the forecast is similar for its counterparts.
Initial plans had pegged the GeForce RTX 5070 for release on March 5th, but it’s now likely to debut in the latter half of the month. The RTX 5060, along with the potential RTX 5060 Ti, faces a similar fate, with rumors suggesting up to a four-week postponement. Reports indicate that these models are grappling with ‘chip performance issues,’ prompting NVIDIA to take additional time to debug.
Compounding these problems are supply chain disruptions caused by a recent earthquake in Taiwan, impacting wafer supplies and further constraining inventory just as these GPUs are poised for market entry. This is a cue for consumers to brace themselves for another challenging release period.
These challenges affect not only the RTX 5070 and 5060 but also the RTX 5090, 5080, and the recently launched 5070 Ti. The scarcity and high prices are reminiscent of previous launches, and it’s uncertain when NVIDIA will be able to resolve these issues effectively. If these delays are indeed realized, competing brands like AMD might seize the opportunity to dominate the mainstream GPU market, offering gamers alternative upgrades without the scarcity and price volatility currently plaguing NVIDIA’s latest offerings.
