The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070 were initially thought to be released simultaneously, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. While the RTX 5070 Ti will most likely be released this month, with February 20th pretty much set in stone, the RTX 5070 seems to have been slightly delayed.

That's according to MEGAsizeGPU, a reliable source with a strong track record. It seems Nvidia might be pushing the 5070 launch back to early March. This would explain the lack of embargo information and retail listings, contrasting with the readily available details about the 5070 Ti.

The immediate question is whether Nvidia is making a strategic move here. AMD recently confirmed that its Radeon RX 9070 series will be available in early March, so Nvidia might be pushing the release of the RTX 5070 to match that of its rivals. Another possibility is an unfortunate supply chain hiccup, and the company is pushing the launch date to prevent another paper launch.

AMD has remained tight-lipped about the reasons behind the delay of its RDNA4 cards from the initial January 23rd target. However, some hints suggest the company is playing a waiting game with Nvidia. AMD even went so far as to revise its entire naming scheme to mirror Nvidia's, and its cards are positioned to compete directly with the 5070 series. This is undoubtedly a crucial launch for AMD, and they're likely watching the market closely.

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