'There's a good chance RTX 6060 comes out in 2029': leaker believes Nvidia's next-gen budget GPU is a long way off, and that it'll fall short of the PS6's gaming performance - TechRadar
Nvidia's budget RTX 6060 GPU may not arrive until 2029 and could fall short of the PlayStation 6's gaming performance, according to leaker Kepler.
According to a post from leaker Kepler on the NeoGAF forums, Nvidia's RTX 6060 may not launch until 2029. Kepler noted that when supply issues occur, such as the current RAM shortage, Nvidia tends to delay the release of lower-end graphics cards.
The leaker was responding to a comment about the PS6 going against the RTX 6060 in terms of gaming comparisons, stating that "the 6060 will launch much later (and based on recent trends I doubt it will match PS6)".
When there's a supply shortage Nvidia tends to really drag the release of lower end cards. There's a good chance RTX 6060 comes out in 2029.
Supply chain concerns
Recent reports indicate the PS6 will likely launch in 2028, though some analysts suggest it could appear as early as late 2027. For Nvidia, the memory crisis is a critical factor in determining the release timeline for its next-generation GeForce products.
The next-gen GPUs are expected to feature increased VRAM, but predictions suggest RAM cost inflation will worsen in 2027 and remain challenging in 2028. These supply chain difficulties lend credibility to the argument that the RTX 6060 could indeed be delayed until 2029.
Performance concerns
Kepler also claims the RTX 6060 won't match the PS6's gaming frame rates, though this assertion should be viewed with skepticism given the early stage of hardware development. The current RTX 5060 roughly matches the PS5 Pro's performance for rasterization, making a potential failure to equal the PS6 particularly disappointing for budget PC gamers.
Gamers are already dissatisfied with Nvidia's current VRAM configurations, and another lean offering in the RTX 6060 would further frustrate those seeking affordable next-gen graphics solutions.
Release timeline speculation
If the RTX 6060 does arrive in 2029, it would suggest an early-to-mid 2028 launch for higher-end models like the RTX 6090, 6080, and 6070. This timeline aligns with more recent rumors about Nvidia's next-generation GPU release schedule.
However, these predictions remain speculative, as Nvidia's actual plans could change depending on various market factors and technological developments in the coming years.
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