Next-gen gaming GPUs from each AMD and Nvidia are anticipated to be introduced someday subsequent yr, following the (roughly) biennial launch cadence of those playing cards. Tweakers, a Dutch publication current at Computex 2026, asked a few manufacturers on the present about RDNA 5 and acquired various responses. In basic, the AIB companions recommended that we should always see new GPUs a few yr from now, however some thought {hardware} could not hit the cabinets till late 2027 or early 2028.
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One producer mentioned it expects next-gen AMD graphics playing cards within the second or third quarter of 2027, whereas one other mentioned it could possibly be pushed exterior 2027 completely and into early 2028. But there’s nonetheless an opportunity for a late 2027 launch. Keep in thoughts that the announcement and precise launch differ; AMD might introduce RDNA 5 in late 2027, however the GPUs may really make it to market in early 2028, for instance.
AMD confirmed off RDNA 4 for the primary time at CES 2025, while the initial models — RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT — didn’t ship until March. RDNA 3 was a bit better in this regard with a November 2022 announcement and December 2022 launch period. RDNA 5 is rumored to be a major upgrade for Team Red with features like dual-issue execution in the works, so the company wouldn’t want to deliver an undercooked product hastily.
Nvidia debuted the RTX 50 series at CES 2025 as well and current rumors point to Rubin-based gaming GPUs coming in late 2027, with the same early 2028 murmurs heard for the RTX 60 series as well. If true, both GPU makers would be closely aligned in their launch schedules, but it’s simply too early to tell. The PC hardware industry is going through a turbulent time, and the volatility caused by the AI boom means that gaming GPUs are the least of these companies’ concerns right now.
While we’re here, Intel is still in the business of making gaming-focused GPUs. It just launched the new Arc G3 family for handheld consoles featuring Panther Lake silicon, but, unfortunately, the future for dedicated graphics cards is looking a bit dire. On the console side, Xbox Helix and Sony’s PS6 are still expected to at least be announced next year as, by then, it will have been seven years since the current generation launched. These systems will also be powered by next-gen AMD silicon.
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