Nvidia unveiled the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti in April 2025, but the budget-friendly GPU has only just hit shelves following its Computex debut.
Priced at $299, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 packs 3,840 CUDA cores across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors - solid specs for smooth 1080p gaming. Nvidia promises impressive performance at this resolution, boasting capabilities like running Doom: The Dark Ages at 223 fps (1080p/max settings) with 4x multi-frame generation enabled.
The real star of this generation remains Nvidia's Multi-Frame Generation tech, which comes standard on even this entry-level RTX 5060 alongside full DLSS 4 support. However, the card's 30 SM count means DLSS capabilities have inherent limitations.
Prospective buyers should note the $299 price reflects only base models. Factory-overclocked variants with premium features like RGB lighting will carry significant premiums.
Reviews Arriving Soon
Despite its accessible pricing (if MSRP holds), smart shoppers will wait for performance benchmarks. While Nvidia shares promising figures, these all involve Multi-Frame Generation - real-world testing remains crucial.
Unlike prior Blackwell launches (like the RTX 5090), Nvidia isn't providing early review units, meaning testing results won't surface until after retail availability. Given the mixed generational gains in Blackwell GPUs, caution remains warranted.
The RTX 5060 might follow its bigger sibling's trajectory - modest (~20%) traditional gaming improvements without frame generation, potentially doubling performance when leveraging Nvidia's AI tech. These projections likely represent ideal conditions.
As always with premium tech purchases: Wait for independent reviews before buying. While benchmarks are imminent, they'll take several days post-launch to materialize.
