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The allegations concern how reviewers got access to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5060 before its May 2025 launch. Futurism reported claims that selected outlets received preview drivers in exchange for advance coverage, while some reviewers lacked timely access to test the card before it went on sale. Those are reported allegations, not a proven finding of review manipulation.
What was Nvidia accused of?
In a May 23, 2025 report, Futurism said GamersNexus alleged Nvidia offered selected outlets access to RTX 5060 drivers on the premise that they publish a preview before launch. The allegation was that some other reviewers were blocked from access or did not receive drivers in time to test the card before it went on sale. Futurism’s report also cited coverage of German site GamerStar Tech, which it said described a preview arrangement with Nvidia and settings prescribed for that preview.
These accounts describe claims about access and preview conditions. They do not independently verify how arrangements worked across outlets, or establish that Nvidia manipulated reviews.
What did GamersNexus say about its own access?
GamersNexus later published a post-launch RTX 5060 review. It says Nvidia did not send it a review card and that it bought cards for testing. Its review lists the RTX 5060’s release date as May 19, 2025, and its original MSRP as $300. Those figures describe the card’s launch, not its current price or availability. Read the GamersNexus review.
#1 Best Overall
- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
- Powered by GeForce RTX 5060
- Integrated with 8GB GDDR7 128bit memory interface
- PCIe 5.0
- WINDFORCE cooling system
Did Nvidia respond?
Futurism said it asked Nvidia for comment and that a representative declined to comment. That is not a denial or an admission; it leaves the allegations unanswered in the cited report.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- AI Performance: 767 AI TOPS
- OC mode: 2632 MHz (OC mode)/ 2602 MHz (Default mode)
- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
- SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card
- Axial-tech fan design features a smaller fan hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring that increases downward air pressure
Rank #3
- AI Performance: 758 AI TOPS
- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 OC mode: 2602MHz/ Default mode: 2572MHz (Boost Clock)
- SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card
- Axial-tech fans feature a smaller fan hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring that increases downward air pressure
- 2.5-slot design allows for greater build compatibility while maintaining cooling performance
Rank #2
- AI Performance: 767 AI TOPS
- OC mode: 2632 MHz (OC mode)/ 2602 MHz (Default mode)
- Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
- Axial-tech fan design features a smaller fan hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring that increases downward air pressure
- A 2.5-slot design maximizes compatibility and cooling efficiency for superior performance in small chassis
What is established—and what is not?
- Reported: Selected outlets allegedly received preview-driver access tied to advance coverage, while some reviewers lacked timely access.
- Directly described by GamersNexus: It did not receive a review sample and bought cards for its later testing.
- Not established by these sources: A formal finding that Nvidia manipulated reviews, or a complete account of access arrangements across reviewers.
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