NVIDIA Budget Blackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The RTX 5060 is an efficient entry-level Blackwell GPU. It handles 1080p gaming well and supports DLSS 4, but 8GB VRAM limits future-proofing. Consider the 5060 Ti for 16GB.

Price
$329
VRAM
8GB GDDR6
128-bit bus
TDP
140W
Boost Clock
2340 MHz

Full Specifications

Architecture Blackwell
VRAM 8GB GDDR6
Memory Bus 128-bit
Base Clock 1950 MHz
Boost Clock 2340 MHz
CUDA Cores 3,072
Ray Tracing Cores 24
Tensor Cores 96
TDP 140W
Recommended PSU 450W
Power Connector 1x 8-pin
Display Outputs 3x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.1b
Max Resolution 8K @ 60Hz

Benchmark Performance

1080p Gaming
52/100
1440p Gaming
46/100
4K Gaming
32/100
Ray Tracing
48/100
Productivity
50/100
AI / ML Workloads
54/100

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Very low power draw (140W)
  • +DLSS 4 support
  • +Compact, single 8-pin design
  • +Good 1080p performance

Cons

  • -Only 8GB VRAM — concerning for modern games
  • -AMD 9060 XT offers 16GB at similar price

Best For

1080p gamingeSportsSFF buildsBudget builds

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 good for gaming?

Scores 52/100 at 1080p, 46/100 at 1440p, 32/100 at 4K. Best for 1080p gaming and esports.

What is the price?

MSRP $329, currently ~$329.

How much VRAM?

8GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus.

What PSU do I need?

TDP 140W. Recommended 450W PSU. Uses 1x 8-pin.

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TDP
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TDP
115W
Boost Clock
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TDP
165W
Boost Clock
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VRAM
12GB GDDR6
TDP
190W
Boost Clock
2670 MHz
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