GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is NVIDIA's next-generation mid-range graphics card aimed at 1080p and 1440p gamers and users who need graphics acceleration for productivity applications. It represents a step up from the RTX 4060 Ti in both architecture and efficiency. The card comes in two configurations — 8GB and 16GB — to cater to different user segments.

Development and positioning

The RTX 5060 Ti was released as part of the new Blackwell architecture platform. The main focus is on energy efficiency, acceleration of AI operations, and increased capabilities when working with ray tracing. NVIDIA aimed to make a powerful but affordable card that covers most of the needs of gamers in the mid-price segment - from eSports disciplines to modern single-player games with high graphics.

Special attention is paid to the amount of video memory: a version with 8 GB is available for more budget systems and with 16 GB for those who work with high-resolution textures or launch resource-intensive projects in Unreal Engine, Blender, DaVinci Resolve and similar applications.

Architecture

The RTX 5060 Ti is based on the architecture Blackwell, which replaced Ada Lovelace. The graphics processor GB200-2000 is manufactured using a 5-nm process technology and provides good transistor density and low power consumption. The card supports the entire modern graphics stack - DirectX 12 Ultimate, DLSS 4, mesh shaders, ray tracing and AV1 codec.

Architectural features:

• CUDA cores - 4608: this gives a boost in computing power of about 20-25% compared to the RTX 4060 Ti. The card confidently pulls modern titles at ultra settings.

• 36 new generation RT cores: Real-time ray tracing is faster and more stable, with support for global illumination, soft shadows, and reflections.

• 144 Tensor cores: are responsible for the operation of DLSS 4, which allows you to increase performance without losing image quality.

• L2 cache - 48 MB: significantly reduces access to video memory and speeds up work with textures.

• GDDR7 memory: Used for the first time in the XX60 Ti series. The throughput is 448 GB / s, while the bus width remained at 128 bits, but is compensated by a higher effective frequency.

Blackwell isn't just about increasing numbers: the architecture is optimized for neural network calculations and rendering, which is where the RTX 5060 Ti stands out from its predecessor and competitors.

Features

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti:

• GPU:GB206-300

• CUDA cores: 4608

• RT cores: 36

• Tensor cores: 144

• Base frequency: 2407 MHz

• Boost frequency: up to 2572 MHz

• Video Memory: 8GB or 16GB GDDR7

• Memory bus: 128 bit

• Bandwidth: 448 GB/s

• L2 cache: 48 MB

• Power consumption: 180 W

• Power connector: 1×8-pin

• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x8

Performance

In games, the RTX 5060 Ti holds its own 80–120 FPS in 1080p resolution and 60–90 FPS at 1440p in most modern titles. Thanks to DLSS 4, the card allows you to run games with ray tracing enabled even at higher resolutions without serious FPS drops.

DLSS actively compensates for the lack of a wide memory bus: when activated, Frame Generation and upscaling, the card shows higher performance than the previous 70 series. The RTX 5060 Ti feels especially good in games with an emphasis on NVIDIA technologies - tracing, mesh shaders, VRS.

For work tasks, especially in Blender, After Effects, Unreal Engine and other programs, a card with 16 GB of memory is much preferable. The video memory is enough for complex scenes, high-poly models and high-resolution video.

Competitors

The main competitor of the RTX 5060 Ti is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. The Radeon has higher bandwidth and video memory (in some configurations), but in tasks with ray tracing, DLSS and AI processing, the RTX 5060 Ti shows a clear advantage. DLSS 4 is a key argument in favor of NVIDIA, especially for those who prefer stable performance and support for technologies in future games.

Interesting Facts

• The RTX 5060 Ti is the first in its class to feature GDDR7 and over 2MB of L40 cache.

• The version with 16 GB of video memory makes the card especially popular among users. Unreal Engine 5 and 3D content creators.

• Despite the use of a 128-bit bus, architectural improvements compensate for the narrow channel thanks to high-frequency memory and an expanded cache.

• Power consumption remains within reasonable limits - 180 W, which makes the card compatible with most mid-range PSUs.

Сonclusion

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a versatile and well-balanced graphics card for modern gaming and creative workloads. The 8GB version is great for 1080p gaming, while the 16GB version is great for more serious projects and 1440p gaming with a long-term perspective. Combined with the Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4, and ray tracing support, this is a strong contender for the best mid-range graphics card in 2025.