The much-anticipated GPU launch is happening tomorrow, but those eyeing the Founders Edition will have to wait until the end of March.
## NVIDIA Pushes Back Retail Debut of RTX 5070 FE
The roll-out of NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5070 FE GPU has hit a snag, delaying its release. While NVIDIA hasn’t put out an official statement, industry insider Andreas Schilling shared that the company reached out to him via email to inform him of the setback. Reviews for the RTX 5070 were made public just a short while ago, with the retail launch originally slated for tomorrow.
Schilling, who is with Hardware Luxx, said NVIDIA delivered the news about the delay just before the reviews went live. So, if you were planning to snag a GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition, you might be out of luck. There’s still uncertainty about whether this delay will impact other editions, but given what we’ve heard about stock availability, it might be hard to find.
Planning to get your hands on a GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition tomorrow? Guess again. NVIDIA informed us just 2 1/2 hours before the reviews went live:
“The RTX 5070 Founders Edition will be available later in March.” pic.twitter.com/8BntkzNc7T
— Andreas Schilling 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@aschilling) March 4, 2025
There’s speculation that this could turn into a classic “paper launch,” not unlike NVIDIA’s RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti. Reviewers are noting that the RTX 5070 performs similarly to the RTX 4070 Super. While it doesn’t offer massive improvements, its pricing at $549 makes it a reasonable deal compared to its predecessor.
If you’re unable to secure one at the suggested retail price, holding off for AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 could be a wise move. Set to launch on March 6th, and with reviews coming out a day earlier, these cards are priced at $599 for the XT version and $549 for the non-XT, positioning them as strong contenders against the RTX 5070.
The delay for the RTX 5070 remains shrouded in mystery. Rumors have circulated about performance bugs and component shortages hampering the release, but NVIDIA hasn’t confirmed these issues.
Even though the Founders Edition won’t hit shelves right away, there’s hope the AIB custom versions will still roll out globally. Retailers like B&H Photo Video have listed the GPU at the expected $549 for both the regular and overclocked variants. However, if prices for AIB models top $600, it might be wise to consider other options unless comparable GPUs are unavailable in your area.
