We’re still some way away from the next generation of graphics cards. For AMD, these should be RDNA 5 architecture GPUs (unless the new UDNA naming scheme is used), and Nvidia is expected to introduce the RTX 60 series. We can already expect delays for these new GPUs, and the effect of recent memory shortages has already been felt by the upcoming RTX 50 Super cards, which were said to be delayed or even canceled – the latest prediction for those is Q3 2026.

As for RDNA 5, earlier predictions would place the new Radeon cards sometime in late 2026 or early 2027; however, off the back of shortages, this is also said to be delayed until later in the year.

RDNA 5 could be launched at Computex 2027, rumor says

Computex 2027 is possibly the new date for the RDNA 5 launch. Computex is an annual tech conference and one of the biggest of the calendar year; at Computex 2025, AMD announced the RX 9060 XT, launching it a couple of weeks later. We’re accustomed to seeing brand-new generations launch earlier in the year, often at CES, but memory delays may prove to push RDNA 5 back. The dates for Computex 2027 have yet to be announced, but it usually takes place in late May or early June.

“Everything is just so up in the air because of what’s going on that RDNA 5 is an interesting one. I’m hearing that Computex 2027 is possibly the date. Now that’s quite interesting because, originally, I was hearing it was going to be a late 2026 or early 2027 [launch]”

Paul Eccleston / RedGamingTech

There has already been an interesting RDNA 5 specs leak (see table below) to suggest the next-gen cards will offer a true high-end contender for Nvidia’s flagship RTX 6090, which would be a change in strategy for AMD, given the current top model, RX 9070 XT, battles with the RTX 5070 Ti at best.

PC gaming is already getting more expensive due to sudden RAM price hikes, and this will start trickling through to other hardware, such as GPUs. DRAM module supply is being gobbled up by large AI firms for data centers, leading to a shortage as manufacturers struggle to secure stock for gaming cards. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney recently stated that the inflated prices will disrupt high-end gaming for “several years”.

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