Overview

• Nvidia has confirmed it will not release public drivers for the RTX 5060 until its May 19 retail launch, preventing early reviews.
• Major tech outlets, including Hardware Unboxed, TechSpot, and Igor's Lab, report they cannot benchmark the GPU without the drivers, impacting day-one evaluations.
• The launch coincides with Computex, ensuring many reviewers will be unavailable to test the card immediately, delaying independent analysis further.
• This move mirrors Nvidia's previous strategy with the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, which faced criticism for underwhelming performance after a similar review delay.
• Consumers will initially rely on Nvidia's internal benchmarks, sparking concerns about the accuracy and transparency of the company’s performance claims.