NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 Expected to Feature 8-Pin PCIe Connectors

NVIDIA is preparing to launch the new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 graphics cards, and recent leaks indicate that these models will continue to use the standard 8-pin PCIe power connectors. Despite an anticipated increase in power consumption, existing setups should support these GPUs without the need for significant upgrades.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Series Power Requirements

According to the latest leaks, the upcoming RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 are projected to maintain a familiar power connector, utilizing a single 8-pin PCIe connection. While these cards will likely have a higher thermal design power (TDP) compared to their predecessors, the recommendation for a 650W power supply unit (PSU) marks a noticeable jump, being 100W more than the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4060, which featured TDPs of 160W and 115W respectively.

RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 8 pin power connector — Image Credit: douyin.com

Despite the recommended PSU upgrade, users with a solid 550W PSU should still be able to power these new graphics cards, as their TDP is not expected to exceed 200W. Therefore, actual power consumption will ultimately depend on the specific hardware configuration used.

Pricing Insights for the New RTX 5060 Models

The anticipated pricing for the RTX 5060 series is also generating buzz. The RTX 5060 Ti is set to retail between 3, 299 to 3, 599 Yuan, while the RTX 5060 may range from 2, 599 to 3, 399 Yuan. Converted to USD, this means prices would fall between US$452 to US$493 for the RTX 5060 Ti and US$356 to US$466 for the RTX 5060. Notably, the lower end of the RTX 5060 Ti’s pricing aligns it closely with the current pricing of the RTX 4060 Ti, suggesting that NVIDIA may be positioning it competitively in the market.

RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 price rumor — Image Credit: douyin.com

Comparing these prices to NVIDIA’s other RTX 50 series offerings, it appears that the company has not increased rates for most models, with the exception of the flagship RTX 5090. However, the absence of competition from AMD’s RX 9070 cards allows NVIDIA the flexibility to impose higher prices on their 60-class GPUs. As a result, we might see elevated pricing levels for these new entries.

Furthermore, it seems NVIDIA is opting to stick with an 8 GB memory configuration for the RTX 5060 Ti, with no major updates to VRAM expected for the RTX 5060. Fans eagerly anticipate the official launch of these GPUs in March 2025, coinciding with AMD’s RX 9070, creating an exciting competitive landscape for gamers and enthusiasts alike.

Preliminary Specifications for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series:

Graphics Card Name	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
GPU Name	Blackwell GB202-300	Blackwell GB203-400	Blackwell GB203-300-A1	Blackwell GB205-300-A1	Blackwell GB206?	Blackwell GB206?
GPU SMs	170 (192 Full)	84 (84 Full)	70 (84 Full)	50 (50 SM Full)	TBD	TBD
GPU Cores	21760 (+33%)	10752 (+11%)	8960 (+16%)	6144	TBD	TBD
Clock Speeds	2.41 GHz	2.62 GHz	2.45 GHz	2.51 GHz	TBD	TBD
L2 Cache	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Memory Capacity	32 GB GDDR7 (+33%)	16 GB GDDR7 (0%)	16 GB GDDR7	12 GB GDDR7	16 GB / 8 GB GDDR7	8 GB GDDR7
Memory Bus	512-bit (+33%)	256-bit (0%)	256-bit (0%)	192-bit (0%)	128-bit (0%)	128-bit (0%)
Memory Speed	28 Gbps	30 Gbps	28 Gbps	28 Gbps	28 Gbps?	28 Gbps?
Bandwidth	1792 GB/s	960GB/s	896 GB/s	672 GB/s	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
TBP	575W (+27%)	360W (+12.5%)	300W (+10.5%)	250W (+14%)	TBD	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)
Launch	January 2025	January 2025	February 2025	February 2025	March-April 2025	March-April 2025
Price	$1999 US	$999 US	$749 US	$549 US	TBD	TBD