NVIDIA and AMD seem to be gearing up for a big showdown in the mid-range GPU market this May, both eager to stake their claim among mainstream consumers.
The buzz is all about NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 and AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT. Right now, those in the market for lower to mid-tier GPUs are struggling a bit. New-gen options, especially from NVIDIA, have scarce stock driving the prices up. AMD’s RX 9070 series is also in hot demand, making it tough to snag one at the suggested retail price. But the tide might be turning soon. According to Benchlife, these two major players are set to release new, budget-friendly GPUs next month.
Let’s dive into what NVIDIA has in store. They’re set to drop the GeForce RTX 5060 on May 19. This model sports an 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM setup running at 28 Gbps, connected through a 128-bit memory bus. You can expect it to consume more power—there’s a 35W TDP increase over the RTX 4060. Here’s a breakdown of the RTX 5060’s features compared to its predecessor:
– 25% More CUDA Cores
– Same Memory Capacity
– Faster GDDR7 Memory (28 Gbps?)
– Increased Bandwidth (+64%)
– About 30% Higher Power Rating
Switching gears to AMD, fans are eagerly awaiting the Radeon RX 9060 XT, slated for a May 21 reveal at Computex, although it might not hit stores until June. It’s built on the Navi 44 die with a 128-bit bus interface and comes in 8GB and 16GB versions, much like the RTX 5060 Ti. This AMD model is equipped with 2,048 SPs—half of what you’d find in the Radeon RX 9070 XT—with game clock speeds reaching 2620 MHz and boost clocks hitting 3230 MHz. For gaming at 1080p or 2K, this card should deliver excellent performance.
We’ll be reporting live from the Computex 2025 show floor, bringing you the latest updates on these launches. The stakes are rising in the mid-end GPU market, and May is shaping up to be a pivotal month for both AMD and NVIDIA.
