The rumor mill is active with news of Nvidia's new-generation RTX 50 series. We might have just caught a first look at the laptop release timeline, thanks to Acer. An early retail listing appears to have revealed a possible release window for laptops packing the much-awaited GeForce RTX 5060.
May is the Month to Watch for RTX 5060 Laptops
Based on a listing seen in Hong Kong, Acer is readying RTX 5060 laptops for release sometime in May. If this listing is accurate, gamers and laptop users will not have to wait much longer to experience the capabilities of Nvidia's new mid-range mobile GPU.
Interestingly, this May launch window for laptops differs from speculation that desktop RTX 5060 cards are going to be announced even sooner, possibly tomorrow. Nvidia seems to be staggering their release. Desktops are getting a small head start before the mobile versions arrive.
GDDR7 Memory Confirmed for RTX 5060 Mobile (But There's a Catch)
The listing also appears to confirm positive news about the RTX 5060 memory. It seems Nvidia is indeed provisioning the mobile RTX 5060 with GDDR7 VRAM. This is a welcome change and should provide a good performance boost. However, the listing also indicates that the RTX 5060 laptop model will come with 8GB of GDDR7. While GDDR7 is faster, 8GB might be a point of discussion, especially as some speculate desktop variants might feature extra VRAM.
It is fascinating to note that this RTX 5060 is going to be in Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptop. This laptop was previewed at CES 2025 as a successor to previous Intel Raptor Lake-based systems. Acer seems to be making the RTX 5060 a slightly cheaper option to configurations with the RTX 5070 Ti.
What Else to Expect
Beyond the RTX 5060 and GDDR7 RAM, the Acer listing also shows the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI will come with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU and a 16-inch OLED display. Acer appears to be aiming for a balanced package, potentially prioritizing visual experience alongside performance.
For now, this retail listing is the closest information we have to official confirmation. We will be monitoring for official word from Nvidia or Acer to confirm this May release timeline and GDDR7 memory. Stay tuned.
