According to Kepler_L2, a well-known source in the PC hardware community, details about the schedule for next-generation graphics cards were shared on AnandTech forums. The information was later picked up by Wccftech, a specialized website, which rates its credibility at 70%. If accurate, this suggests that most gamers will likely keep their current graphics cards for over a year before upgrading. According to the rumors, AMD will not release any new graphics cards based on its upcoming RDNA 5 architecture in 2027. Meanwhile, Nvidia plans to delay its RTX 60 series, codenamed Rubin, to 2028—later than some previous reports had suggested. These details come from internal sources and informal conversations, so they should be treated with caution. The only graphics card expected to launch in 2027 is called AT2. Based on AMD’s RDNA 5 architecture, this mid-range card would feature 40 compute units and target the high-end segment currently dominated by Nvidia’s RTX 5080. The current top AMD card, the RX 9070 XT, mainly competes with the RTX 5070 Ti. With RDNA 5, AMD could finally enter the premium market, potentially launching a powerful card before Nvidia unveils its next generation. A major challenge for both companies is the shortage of graphics memory, or VRAM. This scarcity is largely due to high demand from the artificial intelligence sector, which has driven up prices for graphics cards. At the start of 2026, the RTX 50 and RX 9000 series were priced about 23% above their recommended retail price in Europe. Despite the price increase, sales have remained relatively stable. The same shortage also led to the cancellation of Nvidia’s RTX 50 SUPER, which was supposed to be an upgraded version of the RTX 50. Nvidia has decided to skip this step entirely and move directly to the Rubin family. For buyers looking for an entry or mid-range card like the RTX 5060, this means there may be no significant new products for a while. If the schedule holds, 2027 could be a slow year for those wanting to upgrade their graphics cards, with only AMD’s AT2 as a new option. Neither AMD nor Nvidia has officially confirmed these plans, and the leaks themselves caution that the situation could change. In the meantime, prices continue to remain high with no signs of a decrease.