The New GeForce RTX 5060 Family: A Comprehensive LookNVIDIA has officially unveiled the highly anticipated GeForce RTX 5060 series, which includes three desktop graphics cards: the GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB, and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.Performance EnhancementsThe GeForce RTX 5060 series claims to deliver FPS values over 100 at 1080p with the highest settings, thanks to the integration of DLSS 4 technology. In terms of standard rendering performance, NVIDIA reports a 25% improvement over the previous RTX 4060 model. All three cards in the RTX 5060 lineup are built on the GB206 silicon, with variations in Streaming Multiprocessors (SM) activation depending on the model. The RTX 5060, for instance, will feature slightly reduced GPU clocks, 25% less active L2 cache, and 30 SMs.Technical SpecificationsThe RTX 5060 retains a similar VRAM size and memory bus as its predecessor but incorporates several key changes. Running on a PCB marked PG152-SKU25 and utilizing the GB206-250-A1 GPU die, it offers 3072 CUDA Cores – a 25% increase over the RTX 4060. Key features include:25% more CUDA Cores8 GB VRAM capacity remains unchangedNew DDR7 memory technology64% increased bandwidth, reaching 28 Gbps22% increase in TBP, now at 25W25% raw performance boost over RTX 4060, with even higher gains in DLSS 4-supported gamesThe bandwidth enhancements are particularly noteworthy, with the memory bandwidth soaring to approximately 448 GB/sec, representing a 65% improvement over the RTX 4060’s 272 GB/sec. However, the adequacy of 8 GB VRAM for high FPS in modern games remains a subject for debate.Power Consumption and PricingThe GeForce RTX 5060 will see a noticeable increase in power consumption, with a 25W TBP hike compared to the RTX 4060. Despite the enhanced specifications, NVIDIA has managed to keep the list prices affordable, offering more powerful hardware with new features at competitive rates.The RTX 5060 series cards, based on the new Blackwell architecture, continue to utilize TSMC‘s 4nm (4N) manufacturing process. They boast features like PCIe 5.0 x8 connectivity, ensuring efficient bandwidth utilization.Comparative OverviewModelRTX 5060 Ti 16 GBRTX 5060 Ti 8 GBRTX 5060RTX 4060 Ti 16 GBRTX 4060 Ti 8 GBRTX 4060GPUGB206GB206GB206AD106AD106AD107Production TechTSMC 4NTSMC 4NTSMC 4NTSMC 4NTSMC 4NTSMC 4NTransistors21.9B21.9B21.9B22.9B22.9B18.9BGPU Size181 mm²181 mm²181 mm²187.8 mm²187.8 mm²158.7 mm²SM363630343424CUDA Cores460846083840435243523072Tensor Cores14414412013613696RT Cores363630343424Boost Frequency2572 MHz2572 MHz2497 MHz2535 MHz2535 MHz2460 MHzMemory Speed28 Gbps28 Gbps28 Gbps18 Gbps18 Gbps17 GbpsMemory Capacity16 GB8 GB8 GB16 GB8 GB8 GBBus Width128-bit128-bit128-bit128-bit128-bit128-bitL2 Cache32 MB32 MB24 MB32 MB32 MB24 MBROP484848484848TMU14414412013613696TFLOPS FP3223.723.719.222.122.115.1TFLOPS FP16190 (759)190 (759)153 (614)177 (353)177 (353)121 (242)Bandwidth448 GB/sec448 GB/sec448 GB/sec288 GB/sec288 GB/sec272 GB/secTBP180W180W145W160W160W115WRecommended Price$429$379$299$499$399$299PCIe Connectivity and Gaming PerformanceAll RTX 5060 cards feature PCIe 5.0 x8 connectivity, although they use a physical x16 slot connector. This setup provides half of the total bandwidth offered by PCI Express 5.0, equivalent to PCIe 4.0 x16. While this configuration should suffice for most use cases, intensive AI workloads might benefit from higher connection speeds.In benchmark comparisons against the RTX 4060 and RTX 3060 12GB, the RTX 5060 demonstrates limited performance gains without Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation enabled. However, DLSS 3 and Multi Frame Generation technologies significantly enhance performance, especially at 1080p highest settings.Architectural AdvancementsThe Blackwell architecture brings improvements in ray tracing, rasterization, and neural processing. While neural processing performance is promising, its benefits depend on the adoption of neural processing features in new games. Technologies such as DLSS 4, neural texture compression, and neural materials utilizing Microsoft’s Cooperative Vectors API could potentially reduce VRAM usage by a third.NVIDIA’s ambitious performance claims, driven by DLSS and AI features, include the introduction of Multi Frame Generation, which generates a third frame between two rendered frames, and RTX Neural Material technology.Availability and Market ConsiderationsThe GeForce RTX 5060 series will be available for purchase starting next month. The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB and 16 GB models will be released on April 16, with reviews anticipated on the same date. Despite challenges such as potential tariffs and supply shortages, NVIDIA aims to provide enhanced performance and features at the same starting price of $299 as the RTX 4060.In summary, the GeForce RTX 5060 series represents a significant upgrade for a large portion of gamers, particularly those using older x60 and x50 class graphics cards. With DLSS 4, the new lineup offers up to 50x graphics performance compared to older models like the GTX 1060 or GTX 1660.
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