At Computex 2025 in Taipei, NVIDIA officially launched the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. This simultaneous release for desktop and laptop platforms signals a further expansion of the GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs into the mainstream market.
Desktop GeForce RTX 5060 Specifications #
The GeForce RTX 5060 utilizes the same Blackwell architecture GB206 processor as the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. It features a partially disabled GB206-250-A1 GPU, which includes the full suite of GeForce RTX 50 features such as DLSS 4, fifth-generation Tensor Cores, and fourth-generation RT Cores, along with support for 4:2:2 sampling format. It comes with 8GB of 128-bit GDDR7 VRAM, has a TGP of 145W, and uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface.
Manufactured using TSMC’s 4N FinFET process, the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU boasts 21.9 billion transistors across a 181mm² die area. The GPU’s maximum boost frequency can reach 2497MHz, and it features 3840 CUDA Cores, 120 fifth-generation Tensor Cores, 30 fourth-generation RT Cores, 120 Texture Mapping Units (TMUs), and 32MB of L2 cache.
Unlike some higher-end cards, the GeForce RTX 5060 will not have a Founders Edition. Its design specifics will be determined by NVIDIA’s AIB (Add-in-Board) partners. Current leaked designs suggest a typical dual-slot, dual-fan setup with an 8-pin power connector, making it particularly convenient for upgrades in systems with older power supplies and PCs.
DLSS 4 Performance Boost #
While the equipped VRAM capacity didn’t exceed expectations, the addition of DLSS 4 makes a significant impact. According to data provided by NVIDIA, with DLSS 4 enabled in 4X Quality mode at 1080p maximum quality, popular AAA games can achieve frame rates starting from 130 FPS and reaching over 300 FPS.
NVIDIA also stated that over 125 software titles and applications already support DLSS 4, with adoption happening much faster than with previous DLSS iterations. More games and applications are expected to join the DLSS 4 ecosystem soon, reflecting a major industry trend.
To demonstrate the benefits of DLSS 4, NVIDIA provided two videos of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. One video shows a comparison of the GeForce RTX 5060 with DLSS 4 enabled and disabled, highlighting clear improvements in both frame rate and image quality. The other video compares the GeForce RTX 5060 against previous GeForce RTX GPUs, showcasing a substantial increase in game frame rates.
Doom: The Dark Ages will also receive an upgrade, adding Path Tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction technologies on top of its existing ray tracing. NVIDIA claims that DLSS 4 can boost game frame rates by up to 7 times when Path Tracing is enabled, ensuring maximum fluidity.
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU Details #
For laptops, the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU differs from its desktop counterpart in core count and TGP. It features 3328 CUDA Cores and 8GB of 128-bit GDDR7 VRAM. Its TGP ranges from 45W to 100W, with an additional 15W of dynamic power allocation.
Laptops featuring the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU are already available for pre-order from numerous brands, including Acer, ASUS, Alienware, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and Razer. Thanks to its lower power consumption, laptops with the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU can achieve a slim 14.9mm thickness, and pricing is expected to start around 7000 RMB. With current national subsidies in China, the price could even drop to around 5000 RMB, making it highly attractive.
RTX Remix Enhancements #
It’s worth noting that RTX Remix has also seen significant improvements recently. As of now, there are over 100 RTX Remix mods and 350 active Remix projects underway. Furthermore, Portal with RTX has been updated, offering support for DLSS 4 and RTX Neural Radiance Cache. NVIDIA will also host an RTX Remix modding contest, with prizes totaling over $50,000 USD.
The 60-series GPUs have historically been staples on Steam’s hardware charts. The launch of the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU will undoubtedly accelerate the adoption of the GeForce RTX 50 series. We will provide detailed reviews of their actual performance later. What’s certain is that with AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA all focusing on mainstream GPUs, players now have an increasing array of choices.
