According to market sources, both NVIDIA and AMD are planning to launch their next-generation mid-range graphics cards – the GeForce RTX 5060 and Radeon RX 9060 XT – around Computex 2025 in Taipei, which means this coming May.
NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5060 is slated for release on May 19th with a starting price of 2499 RMB. This graphics card is based on the Blackwell architecture, featuring 3,840 CUDA cores, a base clock of 2.28 GHz, a boost clock of 2.50 GHz, and equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s. Its TDP is 145W. The card supports DLSS 4 technology, including multi-frame generation, super-resolution, and ray reconstruction, enabling higher frame rates and lower latency in supported games. NVIDIA claims that the RTX 5060 offers up to twice the performance of its predecessor in games supporting DLSS 4.
AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT is expected to be released on May 18th. This card is based on the RDNA 4 architecture’s Navi 44 GPU, utilizing a 4nm process. It features 2,048 stream processors, a base clock of 2.62 GHz, a boost clock of 3.23 GHz, and will be available in 8GB and 16GB GDDR6 memory configurations with a bandwidth of 322 GB/s. The TDP is 150W. The RX 9060 XT supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, with hardware-level ray tracing and variable rate shading, suitable for gaming at 1080p and 2K resolutions. Official pricing information for this card is not yet available, but market speculation suggests a price of 3199 RMB for the 16GB version and 2199 RMB for the 8GB version.
Both graphics cards will utilize the PCIe 5.0 interface and support the latest display output standards. NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 offers DisplayPort 2.1 support, while AMD’s RX 9060 XT also features similar modern interface configurations.
Data from market research firm Jon Peddie Research shows that global GPU shipments in 2024 have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, with the mid-range market (priced between $300 and $500 USD) accounting for 42% of total shipments. Consumer demand for high-performance, mid-priced GPUs remains strong, especially against the backdrop of growth in esports, content creation, and lightweight AI applications.
Computex 2025 in Taipei will be held from May 27th to 31st, and both NVIDIA and AMD have confirmed that they will host new product launch events. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote speech on the eve of the opening, covering the latest developments in GeForce, AI accelerators, and the Omniverse platform. AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su will also speak at the main forum, showcasing the company’s overall strategy in GPUs, AI, and data centers.
Currently, distributors have begun preparations for the launch of the RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT, with some manufacturers planning to simultaneously release overclocked (OC) and custom-cooled versions. AIB partners such as ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, Sapphire, and PowerColor will continue to differentiate themselves based on cooling performance, noise levels, and lighting effects.
In addition to hardware specifications, driver and software ecosystem support will be crucial for the competition between these two cards. NVIDIA has recently faced some criticism regarding driver issues with the RTX 5060 Ti, such as insufficient game stability leading to performance fluctuations. On the other hand, AMD is gradually gaining favor from developers and players through open-source drivers and continuous optimization of FSR technology. The RX 9060 XT is expected to benefit from the improvements in AI acceleration and virtualization support in the RDNA 4 architecture, providing additional value for content creators and virtualization applications.
The competition between NVIDIA and AMD in the mid-range market will further drive the popularization of graphics card technology. The launch of the RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT not only provides upgrade options for budget-conscious gamers but also injects new vitality into the 1080p and 2K gaming markets. As performance and pricing information for both cards become clearer, consumers will have a significant purchasing opportunity in May. On-site demonstrations and third-party reviews during the exhibition will provide gamers with more intuitive references, helping them make the best choice based on performance, price, and brand preference.