As is well known, NVIDIA is about to launch the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. This mainstream graphics card based on the Blackwell architecture has recently appeared in the Geekbench database, revealing its performance and specifications in advance. As an important member of the RTX 50 series, the RTX 5060 Ti is positioned for players with limited budgets but who seek high cost-effectiveness, and was originally planned to be officially unveiled in mid-April.
The RTX 5060 Ti is equipped with the GB206-300 chip, featuring 4608 CUDA cores, a slight increase compared to the 4352 cores of the previous generation RTX 4060 Ti. The graphics card features 36 SM (Streaming Multiprocessors) with a maximum clock frequency of 2.64 GHz. It utilizes a 128-bit memory bus, offering 8GB and 16GB GDDR7 memory versions with a memory speed of 28 Gbps, resulting in a total bandwidth of 448 GB/s, an improvement of approximately 55% compared to the RTX 4060 Ti’s 288 GB/s. This improvement benefits from the application of GDDR7 memory technology, which can better meet the high bandwidth demands of modern games.
In terms of performance, the RTX 5060 Ti performs well in Geekbench tests. It scored 140147 in the Vulkan test and 146234 in the OpenCL test, which are 14% and 13% higher than the RTX 4060 Ti, respectively. Although the improvement is not surprising, this range is expected considering other models. For mainstream players, this performance is sufficient to smoothly run most AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. In addition, the RTX 5060 Ti supports the latest technologies of the Blackwell architecture, including DLSS 4 super-resolution, multi-frame generation, and Reflex 2 low-latency technology, which are also advantages for game image quality and responsiveness.
In terms of power consumption, the RTX 5060 Ti has a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 180W, slightly higher than the RTX 4060 Ti’s 160W, but it is still an energy-efficient graphics card that can be paired with a common mainstream power supply. The power connector uses a single 12VHPWR (16-pin), in line with the design trend of new-generation graphics cards.
Price is a major highlight of the RTX 5060 Ti. It is reported that the 8GB version is priced at approximately $399, and the 16GB version at approximately $499, consistent with the RTX 4060 Ti. Some rumors even suggest that the 16GB version may be as low as $429. This pricing strategy shows that NVIDIA hopes to maintain competitiveness in the mainstream market, especially with the upcoming launch of AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT. The RX 9060 XT also offers 8GB and 16GB versions, but uses GDDR6 memory with a bandwidth of 320 GB/s, slightly inferior to the RTX 5060 Ti’s GDDR7.
In terms of market competition, the RTX 5060 Ti will directly compete with AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT. The latter is expected to be released in the coming weeks and may attract budget-conscious players with a lower price. NVIDIA’s advantage lies in its mature software ecosystem and the leading position of DLSS technology, while AMD is trying to seize market share with FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) technology and a lower price advantage. The competition between the two graphics cards will bring more choices to consumers.
In addition to performance and price, the launch of the RTX 5060 Ti is also accompanied by widespread attention to the Blackwell architecture. Compared to the previous generation Ada Lovelace architecture, Blackwell has been optimized in efficiency and features, but some players have expressed disappointment with the overall performance improvement. Although NVIDIA has shown strong performance in the high-end product line such as the RTX 5090, in the mid-to-low-end market, the appeal of the RTX 5060 Ti comes more from its balanced cost-effectiveness rather than groundbreaking innovation.
Supply chain information shows that manufacturers such as Gigabyte and MSI have prepared multiple models of the RTX 5060 Ti, including the Gaming, Eagle, and AORUS series, which are expected to offer different cooling solutions and overclocked versions.
Looking ahead, NVIDIA plans to launch the RTX 5060 in May. The RTX 5060 is expected to be equipped with 3840 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR7 memory, with a potential price as low as $299, targeting the entry-level market. At the same time, AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 series is also in full swing of preparation and is expected to be unveiled around Computex. The competition between the two giants will bring more cost-effective choices to players.
The release of the RTX 5060 Ti marks NVIDIA’s another effort in the mainstream graphics card market. Although the performance improvement is limited, with its advanced technology support, reasonable pricing, and strong brand appeal, this graphics card is expected to become a popular choice for budget-conscious players in 2025. As the release date approaches, more details will be gradually revealed, which is worth the continued attention of tech enthusiasts.