GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Back on Shelves in June? NVIDIA Does Not Comment or Deny

According to rumors shared by the active account MEGAsizeGPU, NVIDIA has again altered its plans for the release of the GeForce RTX 5050 9 GB. The outcome seems rather straightforward—and decidedly plausible: the GPU has been postponed indefinitely.

To fill the void left in the lower market segment, rumors are strengthening that NVIDIA is preparing to bring back the GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB. This prospect began to gain traction earlier this year and now appears increasingly probable.

RTX 5050 9G is delayed, launch becomes pretty uncertain now. The newly produced RTX 3060 will fill the gap, ETA June 2026. — MEGAsizeGPU (@Zed__Wang) April 17, 2026

On the other hand, the memory crisis shows no signs of slowing down; on the contrary, it seems to be progressively worsening with demand growing unchecked and stagnant production capacity. In light of this scenario, returning to produce a GPU like the RTX 3060 could represent the ideal compromise between production cost, supply chain stability, and final price for users.

The RTX 5050 9GB was supposed to complement the already known standard version, featuring similar specifications but a different and rather atypical memory configuration: it would only have 1 GB more than the already available variant. Reports indicate 9GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 96-bit bus, a choice aimed at improving the management of more demanding titles compared to the current 8GB models, which are often limited in certain gaming scenarios.

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, based on Ampere architecture, could return to the market thanks to the resumption of production at Samsung Foundry's 8nm lines. The GPU, launched in 2021, features 12GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit interface, offering more competitive characteristics on paper.

Compared to the standard RTX 5050, which integrates 2,560 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6, the RTX 3060 offers a greater memory allocation accompanied by 3,584 CUDA cores. Moreover, using GDDR6 simplifies sourcing compared to newer memory types, an aspect that can affect market availability.

It should be noted, however, that the RTX 3060 does not support the latest technologies. The updated versions of Tensor Core and RT Core are missing, as well as compatibility with DLSS 4. Nevertheless, the 12GB model is still an interesting option for those building a budget PC, especially in a context characterized by current prices.

Rumors indicate a possible market return as early as June 2026. The price factor will be decisive: it is hypothesized that it will be priced below $200, which could make the card particularly appealing until the arrival of the new generation.

The colleagues at VideoCardz contacted NVIDIA directly for more information regarding this, but the company refused to comment on the matter. It is not surprising that NVIDIA does not provide information about undisclosed projects, but rather the fact that they have not denied the rumors. Clearly, this does not represent confirmation either, but the odds seem to lean more towards the latter.