• AMD’s RX 9060 XT is supposedly set to launch in Might
• That’s the phrase from Chiphell, and different sources have pointed to Computex (Might 20) earlier than, too
• With Nvidia’s RTX 5060 additionally debuting in Might, one other head-to-head conflict – just like the RX 9070 vs RTX 5070 fashions – is within the offing

AMD’s RX 9060 XT graphics card, seemingly the subsequent in line from the RDNA 4 vary, may very well be out in Might, or that’s the recent declare from the grapevine.

As flagged by Harukaze5719 on X (through VideoCardz), a daily in terms of stating {hardware} rumors, an editor at Chiphell has put ahead the concept of a Might launch, with out mentioning any particular date (or perhaps a timeframe vary) within the month.

Chiphell is a discussion board over in China, and information dropped from there must be taken with some warning, particularly as it is a imprecise assertion. However in theor,y it signifies that the RX 9060 XT fashions may flip up in simply over two weeks (although it’ll probably be later within the month, and I’ll come again to that time shortly).

Latest spec rumors have the RX 9060 XT as being outfitted with 16GB and 8GB of video RAM, as with the just-revealed RTX 5060 Ti from Nvidia, besides AMD is sticking with older GDDR6 reminiscence, moderately than following Group Inexperienced’s improve path to (quicker) GDDR7.

The 9060 XT is claimed to have half the graphics cores of the RX 9070 XT, and certainly half the reminiscence bandwidth too. It supposedly has a considerably quicker enhance velocity, although, so guesswork presently has the efficiency of the RX 9060 XT pitched at simply over half (round 60%) of the 9070 XT (add seasoning now, and don’t be shy with it). Elsewhere, we’ve heard that the incoming GPU is more likely to sit just under the body charges delivered by the RX 7700 XT.

Evaluation: Might feels proper for 9060 XT launch – let’s hope the value is correct, too

Formally, AMD has solely stated that RX 9060 fashions are coming in Q2, which may very well be any time up till the top of June – and Group Purple has gone fairly quiet on these next-in-line RDNA 4 GPUs in any other case.

Does Could seem a sensible prospect for an RX 9060 XT launch? Nicely, it’s a middling wager – actually bang in the course of Q2 – and naturally, AMD gained’t wish to be seen to be lagging behind Nvidia. Group Inexperienced has simply unleashed the RTX 5060 Ti (it goes on sale as we speak) and the RTX 5060 is due in Might (with a gorgeous sounding $299 MSRP).

As VideoCardz additional observes, different rumors from Nvidia’s graphics card making companions have prompt a Computex launch for the 9060 XT fashions, which is later in Might (the present kicks off on Might 20, in truth). So, the rumors seem like aligning round a timeframe that is smart, however as ever, get carried away at your individual danger.

With Nvidia dropping pricing on its RTX 5060 fashions in comparison with Lovelace, this may hopefully pressure AMD to have a look at extra inexpensive worth tags for the RX 9060 XT. Chiphell rumors recommend pricing may land equal to the RTX 5060, with maybe a $299 asking worth for the 16GB spin, and $249 for the 8GB mannequin. Different rumors have hinted that that is overly optimistic, and we may very well be 10% to twenty% or so extra.

Actual-world pricing and availability, moderately than MSRPs, are set to be a key issue on this lower-mid-range battle, although – and the concern may be very a lot that Nvidia goes to return out poorly on this regard. Nonetheless, we shouldn’t decide beforehand (although it’s tough to not in Group Inexperienced’s case), and with all of the chaos round tariffs and potential worth hikes in the mean time, the waters couldn’t be any thicker with mud, frankly.

It’s additionally value noting that 8GB graphics playing cards usually are not taking place nicely lately – for apparent causes, as this VRAM loadout is trying very shaky for any form of future-proofing – so it doesn’t appear smart for AMD to comply with in Nvidia’s unpopular footsteps on this respect with that 8GB model of the 9060 XT, particularly as AMD has prevented going too lean with the RX 9070 fashions, which all have 16GB (whereas the Nvidia RTX 5070 caught with a distinctly wobbly trying 12GB).

Nonetheless, the speculation is that this lower-end RX 9060 XT 8GB is being launched in lieu of the vanilla RX 9060 (which the grapevine stays silent on, maybe tellingly).

Video RAM apart, there’s some disappointment extra broadly with the general spec of the RX 9060 XT as rumored, with it feeling a bit weak. However as talked about, pricing can be essential right here, and if the bottom 9060 XT (8GB) does find yourself at $250 (or a whisper over), that might make it a pleasantly compelling price range GPU.

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