NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Launch Rumors: China Release Dates Ahead of Global Markets

The upcoming GeForce RTX 5050 might make its debut in China ahead of the global launch, as indicated by recent information from NVIDIA’s Chinese website.

NVIDIA’s Chinese Website Hints at Early Launch for GeForce RTX 5050 on July 1

For those keeping an eye on the GeForce RTX 5050’s rollout prior to its official announcement, previous reports have suggested that NVIDIA is urging its partners to prepare for a July 1 launch. Although the GPU was announced shortly thereafter, the retail release date reportedly remains targeted for July 2.

Contrary to this timeline, information on NVIDIA’s Chinese site does not mirror these claims. While the English version on NVIDIA.com clearly states that the RTX 5050 is “Coming in the second half of July, ”the Chinese version translates to “It will be available in July.”This discrepancy raises the possibility that the GPU might indeed launch earlier in China.

RTX 5050 NVIDIA China — Source: nvidia.cn

This translation has been validated by Benchlife, suggesting that the RTX 5050 could indeed be available in China as early as July 1. This information also aligns with NVIDIA’s press release, which mentions that the GPU driver will be available in “early”July.

Check back in early July for our next GeForce Game Ready Driver, which includes support for all GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs – desktop and laptop.

– NVIDIA

However, it’s essential to approach this information with caution as NVIDIA has yet to confirm the specifics. There is speculation that a staggered launch might benefit Chinese consumers, potentially allowing them to access performance benchmarks sooner. This could empower buyers to make informed decisions regarding the GPU’s value proposition compared to faster alternatives.

Notably, initial benchmark leaks suggest the GeForce RTX 5050 may offer underwhelming performance. While it’s anticipated to provide 60-class performance comparable to the previous generation, indications point to it being potentially slower than expected based on recent evaluations.

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