NVIDIA is preparing to launch its mid-range GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB model soon, as per recent reports. Industry insiders believe that GB205 GPU-based units are already in the hands of press and influencers; review embargoes are set to be lifted on March 4, with an MSRP of $549 for compliant SKUs (as revealed by a source to VideoCardz). Rumors surfaced last week about potential production issues for the upcoming GeForce RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 models from Team Green.
Reports suggest that these problems have caused a delay, with initial plans for a February launch of the GeForce RTX 5070 now pushed back. A revised timeline was leaked to VideoCardz, indicating that GeForce RTX 5070 cards will hit stores on March 5, with non-MSRP ($549+) reviews expected to be published on the same day. With leaks pointing to new offerings from both NVIDIA and AMD, reviewers may soon have their hands full with a range of hardware from Team Green and Team Red.
Enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating comparisons between the GeForce RTX 5070 and its Ti variant against the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 (non-XT). VideoCardz has updated its speculative schedule for upcoming graphics card embargoes:
- February 28: Radeon RX 9070 Series Announcement
- March 4: GeForce RTX 5070 reviews (NEW)
- March 5: GeForce RTX 5070 sales & non-MSRP Reviews
- March 5: Radeon RX 9070 Series reviews
- March 6: Radeon RX 9070 Series sales
