News Overview
- NVIDIA has officially announced the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (available in 8GB and 16GB GDDR7 variants) and the GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB GDDR7), bringing the Blackwell architecture to the mainstream gaming segment.
- The RTX 5060 Ti models launch today, April 16, 2025, priced at $379 (8GB) and $429 (16GB) MSRP, while the RTX 5060 is set to release in May 2025 with a $299 MSRP.
- These GPUs introduce features like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and leverage the Blackwell architecture’s neural rendering capabilities, targeting significant performance upgrades over previous generations, especially for gamers using older cards.
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In-Depth Analysis
- Architecture & Silicon: All three SKUs utilize NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and are based on the new GB206 GPU silicon (built on TSMC’s 4N process). The RTX 5060 Ti variants max out the GB206 chip.
- Specifications:
- RTX 5060 Ti (16GB & 8GB):
- CUDA Cores: 4608
- SMs: 36
- Tensor Cores (5th Gen): 144
- RT Cores (4th Gen): 36
- Boost Clock: ~2572 MHz
- Memory: 16GB or 8GB GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus
- Memory Speed: 28 Gbps (Bandwidth: 448 GB/s)
- TBP (Total Board Power): 180W
- RTX 5060 (8GB):
- CUDA Cores: 3840 (Reported/Expected)
- SMs: 30 (Reported/Expected)
- Tensor Cores (5th Gen): 120 (Reported/Expected)
- RT Cores (4th Gen): 30 (Reported/Expected)
- Boost Clock: ~2497 MHz
- Memory: 8GB GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus
- Memory Speed: Likely 28 Gbps (Bandwidth: Likely 448 GB/s)
- TBP (Total Board Power): 145W
- RTX 5060 Ti (16GB & 8GB):
- Key Features: The series supports NVIDIA DLSS 4 (including Super Resolution, Multi Frame Generation, Ray Reconstruction), NVIDIA Reflex for low latency, Blackwell’s neural rendering capabilities, 5th Gen Tensor Cores (with FP4 support for AI tasks), 4th Gen RT Cores, and the 9th Gen NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC).
- Performance Targets: NVIDIA claims these GPUs offer substantial upgrades, particularly for users coming from GTX or older RTX generations. They highlight doubled frame rates in many titles compared to the RTX 4060/4060 Ti when using DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. The RTX 5060 is primarily aimed at high-framerate 1080p gaming, while the RTX 5060 Ti targets strong 1440p performance.
- Availability: Notably, NVIDIA is not releasing Founders Edition models for these GPUs. Availability relies entirely on Add-In Board (AIB) partners like ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Zotac, etc., starting from their respective launch dates.
Commentary
- Market Positioning: NVIDIA is refreshing its crucial mid-range segment with Blackwell. The pricing is aggressive compared to the RTX 40 series launch prices (RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is $20 cheaper than RTX 4060 Ti 8GB MSRP, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is $70 cheaper than RTX 4060 Ti 16GB MSRP), making the value proposition potentially stronger, assuming MSRPs are achievable. The RTX 5060 matches the $299 launch price of the RTX 4060.
- Competitive Landscape: This launch directly targets the bulk of the gaming market and sets the stage for competition with AMD’s upcoming RDNA 4-based GPUs (expected RX 9000 series). The performance uplift claims, particularly with DLSS 4, are key selling points.
- Concerns & Expectations: While MSRPs are announced, actual street pricing remains a concern due to ongoing market dynamics (demand, potential tariffs, scalping). The reliance solely on AIB partners means initial availability and pricing will vary by manufacturer and model. The 8GB VRAM on the base RTX 5060 and lower-tier RTX 5060 Ti might become a bottleneck sooner in future titles, making the $50 premium for the 16GB Ti model seem appealing for longevity.