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If you've been holding off on a budget GeForce upgrade until the next generation, a new leak suggests that wait could be much longer than usual. Hardware leaker Kepler_L2 says there's "a good chance" NVIDIA's next mainstream card, informally called the RTX 6060, doesn't arrive until 2029. It's a rumor, not an announcement, so here's what was actually said, what NVIDIA has confirmed, and what it means if you're shopping for a graphics card or a gaming PC right now.
What did the leaker say about the RTX 6060?
The claim comes from a NeoGAF forum thread about the PlayStation 6, where Kepler_L2 wrote: "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." He added that the card "will launch much later, and based on recent trends I doubt it will match PS6."
The story was picked up by VideoCardz, which tagged it as a rumor, as well as by Notebookcheck and OC3D.
Has NVIDIA confirmed anything about the RTX 60 series?
No. NVIDIA has not announced any RTX 60 series gaming cards, and we found no statement from the company responding to this claim. VideoCardz points out that NVIDIA hasn't mentioned the RTX 60 series at all, and that "RTX 6060" isn't a confirmed product name: NVIDIA usually works with chip codes and board references until packaging is finalized close to launch.
The 2029 estimate builds on earlier timing rumors. In September, leaker kopite7kimi wrote that "GR20x is a 2028 product," referring to the chips expected to power the next GeForce generation, as Wccftech reported. According to OC3D, Kepler_L2 expects higher-end RTX 60 cards to come first, likely in 2028, with the mainstream model following later. VideoCardz also notes earlier reports that the rumored RTX 50 SUPER refresh has been delayed.
Why would a budget GeForce card take so long?
Kepler_L2's reasoning is supply. Memory makers have been prioritizing AI data centers, which has pushed up memory costs across the PC market. When supply is tight, the leaker argues, NVIDIA puts its limited capacity into higher-end products first and holds back cheaper cards.
The staggered order has precedent. With the RTX 50 series, the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 launched in January 2025, and the RTX 5060 followed in May 2025. What would be unusual is the length of the gap. Based on VideoCardz's release history, the average wait between x60 generations since the GTX 660 has been about 21 months. A 2029 RTX 6060 would come at least 44 months after the RTX 5060. VideoCardz's author also wrote that he personally doesn't think NVIDIA will make buyers wait that long.
How long has each x60 generation taken?
- RTX 2060: January 2019, 30 months after the GTX 1060
- RTX 3060: February 2021, 25 months later
- RTX 4060: June 2023, 28 months later
- RTX 5060: May 2025, 23 months later
- RTX 6060: rumored for 2029, about 44 months later (unconfirmed)
Would the PS6 really beat an RTX 6060?
That's the second half of the claim, and it's even more speculative. Notebookcheck notes that current PS6 leaks put Sony's console around RTX 5070 Ti performance, possibly RTX 5080, and that Sony and Microsoft are expected to unveil the PS6 and Project Helix late next year. Neither Sony nor NVIDIA has confirmed specs, so comparing two unreleased products is a guess. For context, Notebookcheck says today's consoles are roughly in RTX 2070 Super to RTX 4060 territory.
What does the current RTX 5060 family offer?
If the leak is right, the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti will remain NVIDIA's mainstream desktop cards for years. According to NVIDIA's spec page, the RTX 5060 has 3,840 CUDA cores, 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus and a 145 W total graphics power. The RTX 5060 Ti has 4,608 CUDA cores, 8 GB or 16 GB of GDDR7 and a 180 W rating. Both support DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation.
NVIDIA's US launch prices were US$299 for the RTX 5060, about C$421.50 (estimate), and US$379 for the RTX 5060 Ti, about C$534.28 (estimate). Street prices today can be quite different because of memory costs.
Should you buy a GPU now or wait for the RTX 60 series?
For most gamers, waiting doesn't make sense if you need an upgrade now. Even the earlier rumors put the first RTX 60 cards in 2028, and the mainstream model could come after that. A practical way to decide:
- If your current card can't handle the games you play at your resolution, buy now. Two or three years is a long time to live with low frame rates.
- If you play at 1440p or plan to keep your card for years, favor 16 GB of VRAM over 8 GB, since this generation may last longer than usual.
- If your PC runs fine today, there's no rush, but don't hold out specifically for an RTX 6060 based on a single leak.
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FAQ
When will the RTX 6060 be released?
NVIDIA hasn't announced it. Leaker Kepler_L2 says there's a good chance it arrives in 2029, but that's a rumor, and the final name isn't confirmed.
When will the RTX 60 series launch?
There's no official date. Leakers kopite7kimi and Kepler_L2 both point to 2028 for the first RTX 60 cards, with higher-end models expected before mainstream ones.
Will the PS6 be faster than the RTX 6060?
Kepler_L2 doubts the RTX 6060 will match the PS6, and PS6 leaks point to roughly RTX 5070 Ti-class performance. Specs for both products are unconfirmed.
Is it worth buying an RTX 5060 or RTX 5060 Ti now?
If you need a GPU today, yes: waiting years for a rumored successor rarely pays off. For 1440p or long-term use, the 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti is the safer choice of the two.
Sources: VideoCardz, Notebookcheck, OC3D, Wccftech and NVIDIA. CAD amounts are estimates converted from US launch prices at the Bank of Canada rate of October 19, 2026 (1 USD = 1.4097 CAD).
