NVIDIA and AMD are gearing up for an exciting launch this May, as they prepare to make waves in the budget-friendly GPU market. Both companies are poised to seize the spotlight in the mainstream graphics card arena.
### NVIDIA & AMD Set to Compete in the Mid-Range GPU Market with RTX 5060 & RX 9060 XT
For those interested in affordable GPUs, options have been quite limited. Inventory issues have driven the prices of NVIDIA’s latest models sky-high, well above the suggested retail prices. Meanwhile, AMD’s RX 9070 series has seen such high demand that snagging one at MSRP is a rarity. But fresh reports from Benchlife suggest that both tech giants are readying new offerings, aiming to make a splash in the mainstream segment next month.
Let’s start with NVIDIA, often referred to as “Team Green.” They’re expected to release the GeForce RTX 5060 on May 19. This model boasts an 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM setup, running at 28 Gbps on a 128-bit memory bus, and it does come with a power consumption increase. Compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4060, there’s a 35W TDP hike. Here’s a breakdown of the enhancements:
– 25% More CUDA Cores
– Same Memory Capacity
– Faster GDDR7 Memory (28 Gbps)
– Increased Bandwidth (+64%)
– 30% Higher Power Rating
Over in AMD’s corner, anticipation is building for the Radeon RX 9060 XT, expected to be unveiled at Computex on May 21, with retail availability potentially stretching into June. Equipped with the Navi 44 die and a 128-bit bus interface, it will come in 8GB and 16GB configurations—much like NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 Ti. This GPU features 2,048 shader processors, which is half of what the Radeon RX 9070 XT offers, and boasts game clocks of 2620 MHz with boost clocks reaching 3230 MHz. It’s set to deliver impressive performance for 1080p and 2K gaming.
We’ll be on the ground at Computex 2025, bringing you live coverage of the NVIDIA and AMD launches and any sneak peeks we can manage. With competition heating up in the mid-range GPU sector, May promises to be an exciting month for gaming enthusiasts.
