NVIDIA is reportedly planning to relaunch the RTX 3060 graphics card in June 2026, according to hardware leaker MEGAsizeGPU. The same source also claims that Nvidia has temporarily halted plans for a previously rumored 9GB VRAM version of the RTX 5050. NVIDIA has not officially confirmed either development.

The RTX 3060 was first released in January 2021 with an MSRP of $329. It has 3,584 CUDA cores, 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, and boost clock speeds up to 1,777 MHz. The card is built on Samsung's 8nm process node.

A relaunch would position the RTX 3060 against newer entry-level GPUs that still offer 8GB of VRAM, where the 12GB buffer offers a practical advantage for modern, VRAM-intensive games. The card does not support DLSS frame generation, enhanced ray tracing, or the latest AI and video encoding features found in RTX 40 and RTX 50 series hardware.

Two factors make a relaunch of the RTX 3060 seem plausible from a production perspective. The card uses GDDR6 memory, which is less costly than the GDDR7 memory found in current RTX 50 series cards. This could make it easier to produce in large quantities amid rising memory prices.

Additionally, Samsung's 8nm process technology, used for the RTX 3060, is in lower demand compared to TSMC's 4N 5nm process, which is used for the RTX 40 and RTX 50 series. This difference in demand could potentially free up manufacturing capacity.

The RTX 3060 12GB is currently priced between $350 and $400 on Amazon, while secondhand listings range from $150 to $200. Analysts estimate that a relaunch price around $200 could appeal to budget-conscious buyers, although no official price has been announced or leaked. NVIDIA has not confirmed any details regarding a relaunch or the reported delay of the RTX 5050 9 GB version.