AMD RDNA 5 GPUs delayed to late 2027 or early 2028

The next generation of gaming graphics cards from AMD, based on its RDNA 5 architecture, is now expected to arrive no earlier than the second half of 2027, with some industry partners predicting a launch could slip into early 2028. The information comes from multiple graphics card manufacturers who spoke with reporters at the Computex 2026 trade show.

According to these partners, expectations vary. One manufacturer anticipates a launch in the second or third quarter of 2027, while another considers that timeline optimistic, forecasting a release at the end of next year or the beginning of 2028. This represents a significant delay from the traditional two-year release cadence the industry has often followed. AMD's current RDNA 4-based cards, including the Radeon RX 9070 XT, launched in March 2025.

Industry analysts cite a challenging market environment as a primary reason for the extended timeline. The PC hardware sector is currently grappling with elevated chip prices and memory shortages, largely driven by overwhelming demand for components used in artificial intelligence systems. With major vendors prioritizing AI hardware, the supply of critical components for consumer...