The first RTX 5060 Ti cards have been available since April 16 (but as always, stocks are almost non-existent). Two versions are arriving: one with 8 GB of video memory at 399 euros ($299), the other with 16 GB at 449 euros ($349). Nvidia will then launch the RTX 5060 in May, at $299 (the price in euros has not been communicated), still with 8 GB of VRAM.
Cards designed for 1080p and DLSS 4
On paper, the RTX 5060 Ti has 4,608 CUDA cores, a boost frequency of 2.57 GHz and a power consumption of 180 watts. The simple, less powerful version (3,840 CUDA cores, 145 watts) also targets 1080p, while relying on the same technology: DLSS 4 and the famous Multi Frame Generation, which can quadruple the images per second.
Nvidia is reporting solid performance, with games like Cyberpunk 2077 (148 fps), Hogwarts Legacy (234 fps), and Marvel Rivals (330 fps) running at full speed—provided you activate the right settings.
Where some are already grinding their teeth is on the memory side. Another 8 GB? In 2025? Yes. And Nvidia is taking responsibility: "You have to make compromises," explains Justin Walker, GeForce product manager. "We're trying to find the right price-performance ratio."
Certainly, modern games consume a lot of memory, but according to Nvidia, the real impact on performance is not as critical as some say. And to calm things down, the brand points out that previous cards—like the RTX 2060 or the 3060—cost more at launch. "At $299, it's a good deal," says Justin Walker.
Be careful though: there's no Founders Edition this time. Nvidia is letting its partners (MSI, Asus, Zotac, etc.) set the prices. As a result, it might not be so easy to find the RTX 5060 at $299, especially with the uncertainty of customs tariffs in the US.
Finally, Nvidia has also thought about portable gamers. Starting in May, laptops equipped with an RTX 5060 (laptop version) will be available starting at $1,099. On the agenda: performance gains, ray tracing, DLSS 4, and even 8K video editing for creatives. Ultimately, it's an accessible and modern range, but one that won't be universally popular. DLSS 4 puts on a show, but the 8GB of VRAM may be limited for some titles in the medium term.
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