Nvidia's RTX 5060 Series: Affordable Gaming is about to get a big upgrade!
Get ready, gamers! The Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti are almost here, promising a sweet upgrade for your gaming rig. These new GPUs are poised to replace the RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti, and the early signs are looking good.
What to Expect
We're talking moderate performance improvements coupled with the magic of DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation (MFG). What's even better? The RTX 5060 Ti is launching with a lower MSRP for both the 8GB and 16GB models. That's right, more power for less!
While there won't be a fancy Founders Edition, partner versions of the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti will start at $379 – a $20 saving compared to the 8GB 4060 Ti. The 16GB models are getting an even bigger price cut, launching at $429, which is $70 less than their predecessors. The official launch date is April 16th, but keep an eye out as some 8GB models might be delayed.
The RTX 5060 is sticking with 8GB of VRAM and will hit the market in May with a starting price of $299. While the 8GB might limit it to 1080p gaming for some titles, the RTX 4060 is already a popular choice among gamers, sitting high on Steam's most-used graphics cards list. Plus, both the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti are rocking the newer GDDR7 memory.
Performance Gains
According to Nvidia's benchmarks, both 5060 GPUs are around 20% faster than their 4060 counterparts. This is without considering Frame Generation, which is still a debated topic. While MFG, DLSS 3, and FSR can significantly boost framerates, they generally work best when your PC is already outputting a decent number of frames. This means that while great, cheaper GPUs like the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti might not be able to rely on them as much as higher end cards.
Price and Availability
It's unclear whether those price drops will actually hold. GPU launches are often plagued by stock shortages, so keep an eye out for potential price gouging. On top of that, US tariffs could also affect pricing, but these have been mostly paused.
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun