NVIDIA has officially launched its entry-tier GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GPU, targeting the 1080p gaming segment with impressive performance capabilities. The new card enables gamers to experience AAA titles like Alan Wake II, Cyberpunk 2077, Half-Life 2 RTX, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, and Doom: The Dark Ages at over 100 FPS with maximum settings when paired with processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
While NVIDIA primarily showcases the RTX 5060’s performance with DLSS 4 enabled versus the previous RTX 4060 with DLSS 3.x, industry briefings indicate approximately 25% improvement in raw raster performance over its predecessor.
Technical Specifications and Advancements
The RTX 5060 8GB delivers impressive specifications for its price point: 
- 19 TFLOPs of shader performance
- 614 AI TOPS (with FP4/FP8/FP16 support)
- 58 TFLOPs of ray tracing performance
Additionally, the card features NVIDIA’s latest 9th Generation encoders and 6th Generation decoders, alongside PCIe Generation 5.0 support (x8 interface) and DisplayPort 2.1b outputs with UHBR20 (80.0 Gbps bandwidth).
Built on the PG152-SKU25 board with the GB206-250-A1 GPU die, the RTX 5060 features 3840 CUDA Cores—a 25% increase over the RTX 4060’s 3072 cores. While the VRAM capacity remains at 8GB, the card utilizes faster GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps through a 128-bit memory bus, resulting in 448 GB/s memory bandwidth—a substantial 65% increase over the previous generation’s 272 GB/s.
Key Improvements Over RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 5060 brings several notable improvements over its predecessor:
- 25% more CUDA Cores
- Up to 25% higher raster performance
- Same memory capacity at 8GB
- Faster GDDR7 memory (28 Gbps vs 17 Gbps)
- 64% more memory bandwidth
- 22% higher power rating (145W vs 115W)
- Identical $299 MSRP
The continued 8GB VRAM capacity may prove limiting for some of today’s more demanding titles, but the substantial bandwidth improvements should help mitigate potential bottlenecks for most 1080p gaming scenarios.
Price and Availability
NVIDIA has maintained the same $299 entry point as the previous generation, making the RTX 5060 an attractive option for budget-conscious gamers seeking solid 1080p performance. While no Founders Edition models will be available, various AIB partner cards are launching today with different cooling solutions and factory overclocks.
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RTX 5060 for Laptops
Beyond desktop offerings, NVIDIA has simultaneously launched the RTX 5060 for laptops, bringing the same Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 features to portable gaming machines. These laptops promise 144 FPS gaming at Ultra Settings, 8K 4:2:2 video editing capabilities, and start at $1,099.
Where the RTX 5060 Fits in NVIDIA’s Lineup
The GeForce RTX 5060 represents the entry point for NVIDIA’s Blackwell-based consumer GPU lineup, with more powerful options available for those with higher performance requirements and budgets:
| Graphics Card | GPU | CUDA Cores | Memory | Memory Bus | TBP | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | GB202-300 | 21,760 | 32GB GDDR7 | 512-bit | 575W | $1,999 |
| RTX 5080 | GB203-400 | 10,752 | 16GB GDDR7 | 256-bit | 360W | $999 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | GB203-300-A1 | 8,960 | 16GB GDDR7 | 256-bit | 300W | $749 |
| RTX 5070 | GB205-300-A1 | 6,144 | 12GB GDDR7 | 192-bit | 250W | $549 |
| RTX 5060 Ti | GB206-300 | 4,608 | 16/8GB GDDR7 | 128-bit | 180W | $429/$379 |
| RTX 5060 | GB206-250 | 3,840 | 8GB GDDR7 | 128-bit | 145W | $299 |
| RTX 5050 | GB207-300 | 2,560 | 8GB GDDR6 | 128-bit | 135W | $199-$249 |
Conclusion
The GeForce RTX 5060 represents an impressive value proposition for 1080p gamers, especially those looking to leverage DLSS 4 technology for enhanced performance. With a 25% increase in CUDA cores, significantly faster memory, and the same $299 price point as its predecessor, the RTX 5060 should provide a compelling upgrade path for budget-conscious gamers seeking smooth 1080p gaming performance.
