# NVIDIA RTX 5060 Release Date Confirmed: What Gamers Need to Know
The wait is finally over for budget-conscious PC gamers. After months of speculation, NVIDIA has officially locked in May 19 as the release date for its highly anticipated RTX 5060 graphics card—and it’s shaping up to be a powerhouse for 1080p gaming.
## RTX 5060 Specs & Performance: A Budget Beast?
Priced at an MSRP of $299, the RTX 5060 packs some serious hardware under the hood:
– 8GB GDDR7 VRAM – Faster memory for smoother performance
– 19 TFLOPS Blackwell shader cores – Improved efficiency and power
– 5th-gen Tensor Cores (614 AI TOPS) – Better DLSS and AI upscaling
– 4th-gen RT Cores (58 TFLOPS ray tracing) – More realistic lighting and shadows
– 3,840 CUDA Cores – Stronger raw compute power
NVIDIA’s benchmarks suggest this card is no slouch, delivering:
– 234 FPS in Hogwarts Legacy
– 148 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077
– 220 FPS in Avowed
– 330 FPS in Marvel Rivals
All tested at 1080p, max settings, with 4x frame generation enabled.
## The Catch: Will You Actually Get It for $299?
Here’s the bad news—finding this GPU at its $299 MSRP might be a challenge.
Why? Two words: tariffs and scalpers.
– Tariff Troubles: Recent U.S. trade policies have already driven up GPU prices, and with the elimination of the $800 de minimis exemption, import costs could push retail prices even higher.
– Scalper Surge: Retailers have a history of inflating prices before launch, and given the RTX 5060’s strong specs for the price, demand could outstrip supply.
If you manage to snag one at MSRP on launch day, consider yourself lucky.
## Where & When to Buy
The RTX 5060 launches on May 19 at 12 PM ET through NVIDIA’s retail partners. Alongside the desktop version, RTX 5060-powered laptops will also hit shelves, starting at $1,099.
### Final Thoughts: Is the RTX 5060 Worth It?
For gamers looking for high-refresh 1080p performance without breaking the bank, the RTX 5060 looks like a solid contender—if you can find it at its intended price. Keep an eye on retailers, set up stock alerts, and be ready to act fast when it drops.
Will you be picking one up? Let us know in the comments!