NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GPU Debuts at $299, Targets 1080p Gaming with Over 100 FPS via DLSS 4

NVIDIA has taken a significant step in the gaming industry with the launch of its new entry-level GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GPU. Tailored for gamers seeking exceptional performance at 1080p, this graphics card leverages the power of DLSS 4 technology to ensure fluid gameplay even in demanding AAA titles.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: Features and Target Audience

With a price point set at $299, the GeForce RTX 5060 is designed specifically for the 1080p gaming market. NVIDIA highlights its capabilities by showcasing performance metrics from popular games such as Alan Wake II, Cyberpunk 2077, Half-Life 2 RTX, S. T.A. L.K. E.R.2, and Doom: The Dark Ages, all of which can achieve over 100 frames per second at maximum settings when paired with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.

In a direct comparison with the GeForce RTX 4060 utilizing DLSS 3.x, NVIDIA indicates a rasterization performance improvement of approximately 25% when using the new 5060 model. This enhanced capability makes the RTX 5060 an appealing option for gamers.

Technical Specifications and Performance Metrics

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU boasts impressive specifications, featuring:

19 TFLOPs of shader performance
614 AI TOPS with support for FP4/FP8/FP16 data types
58 TFLOPs of real-time ray tracing performance
9th Generation NV Encoders and 6th Generation NV Decoders
PCIe Gen 5.0 support and DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20 capabilities

The RTX 5060 utilizes the PG152-SKU25 board alongside the GB206-250-A1 die, housing 3840 CUDA Cores. This represents a 25% increase over the 3072 CUDA Cores present in the RTX 4060. Despite maintaining an 8 GB VRAM capacity, the 5060 adopts faster GDDR7 memory operating at 28 Gbps, significantly elevating memory bandwidth to approximately 448 GB/s—an impressive 65% enhancement over the RTX 4060’s 272 GB/s.

While these advancements promise improved performance in many games, it’s noteworthy that the 8 GB VRAM may prove insufficient for more intensive modern titles. Additionally, the RTX 5060 will exhibit a rise in power consumption, which translates to a 25W increase in TDP compared to the RTX 4060.

Comparison Summary: RTX 5060 vs. RTX 4060

25% More CUDA Cores
Up to 25% Higher Raster Performance
Consistent 8 GB Memory Capacity
Faster GDDR7 Memory (28 Gbps)
Increased Memory Bandwidth (+64%)
22% Higher Power Rating
Same MSRP of $299

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Specifications Overview

Graphics Card Model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
GPU Model	Blackwell GB202-300	Blackwell GB203-400	Blackwell GB203-300-A1	Blackwell GB205-300-A1	Blackwell GB206-300	Blackwell GB206-250	Blackwell GB207-300
Streaming Multiprocessors	170 (192 Full)	84 (84 Full)	70 (84 Full)	50 (50 Full)	36 (36 Full)	30	20 (20 Full)
CUDA Cores	21760	10752	8960	6144	4608	3840	2560
Clock Speeds	2.41 GHz	2.62 GHz	2.45 GHz	2.51 GHz	2.57 GHz	TBD	TBD
Memory Capacity	32 GB GDDR7	16 GB GDDR7	16 GB GDDR7	12 GB GDDR7	16 GB / 8 GB GDDR7	8 GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6
Memory Bus	512-bit	256-bit	256-bit	192-bit	128-bit	128-bit	128-bit
Memory Speed	28 Gbps	30 Gbps	28 Gbps	28 Gbps	28 Gbps	28 Gbps	TBD
Bandwidth	1792 GB/s	960GB/s	896 GB/s	672 GB/s	448 GB/s	448 GB/s	TBD
Power Interface	1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin)	1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin)	1 12V-2×6 (16-Pin)	1 12VHPWR (16-Pin)	1 12VHPWR (16-Pin)	1 12VHPWR (16-Pin)	TBD
Launch Date	30th January, 2025	30th January, 2025	20th February, 2025	5th March, 2025	16th April, 2025	19th May, 2025	June 2025?
Total Board Power (TBP)	575W	360W	300W	250W	180W	145W	135W
Price	$1999 US	$999 US	$749 US	$549 US	$429/$379	$299	$249-$199?

In a further move to expand its market reach, NVIDIA has also introduced laptop versions of the GeForce RTX 5060, bringing the same Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 capabilities to portable devices. These laptops promise 144 FPS gaming at ultra settings and support for advanced 8K 4:2:2 video editing, with prices beginning at $1099.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 desktop GPU is available now starting at $299, while laptops equipped with this GPU are launching at $1099. Notably, NVIDIA will not offer Founders Edition models for the RTX 5060, but numerous AIB variants will be accessible for consumers.

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