NVIDIA Set to Launch 9GB RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti GPUs Amid Memory Constraints

12 articles · Updated · techpowerup.com · Apr 14

NVIDIA is reportedly preparing 9GB variants of its RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti graphics cards, using three 3GB GDDR7 modules.
This change increases VRAM capacity but reduces memory bandwidth from 448GB/s to 336GB/s due to a narrower 96-bit bus.
The move aims to address ongoing memory shortages, but may impact performance in bandwidth-heavy applications. Launch is expected around May or June 2026.

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