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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Graphics Processor

GB206

Cores

3840

TMUs

120

ROPs

48

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 8 GB of memory size, 3840 cores, 128 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include GB206 graphics processor, 3840 cores, 120 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GB206

Cores

3840

TMUs

120

ROPs

48

Memory Size

8 GB

Memory Type

GDDR7

Bus Width

128 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGB206
GPU VariantGB206-250-A1
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Type4N FinFET
Process Size5 nm
Transistors21,900 million
Density121.0M / mm²
Die Size181 mm²

Graphics Card

Release DateMay 19th, 2025
AnnouncedApr 15th, 2025
GenerationGeForce 50
PredecessorGeForce 40
ProductionActive
Launch Price299 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x8
Reviews16 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock2280 MHz
Boost Clock2497 MHz
Memory Clock1750 MHz28 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7
Memory Bus128 bit
Bandwidth448.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units3840
TMUs120
ROPs48
SM Count30
Tensor Cores120
RT Cores30
L1 Cache128 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache32 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate119.9 GPixel/s
Texture Rate299.6 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)19.18 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)19.18 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)299.6 GFLOPS (1:64)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length241 mm9.5 inches
Height111 mm4.4 inches
Width40 mm1.6 inches
TDP145 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.1b3x DisplayPort 2.1b
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
Board NumberPG152 SKU 25

Graphics Features

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.4
CUDA12.0
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090333%
GeForce RTX 4090254%
GeForce RTX 5080219%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER196%
GeForce RTX 4080194%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX194%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti191%
Radeon RX 9070 XT183%
Radeon RX 7900 XT167%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti164%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER164%
Radeon RX 9070164%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti150%
GeForce RTX 5070148%
GeForce RTX 3090146%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti144%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER140%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE138%
Radeon RX 6950 XT135%
GeForce RTX 4070133%
Radeon RX 6900 XT132%
GeForce RTX 3080130%
Radeon RX 7800 XT130%
Radeon RX 6800 XT125%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB116%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB115%
Radeon RX 7700 XT114%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB110%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti110%
Radeon RX 6800106%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB104%
GeForce RTX 3070103%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti102%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB102%
GeForce RTX 5060Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 6750 XT98%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti90%
Radeon RX 6700 XT88%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER82%
Radeon RX 7600 XT81%
GeForce RTX 406081%
Arc B58081%
GeForce RTX 505079%
GeForce RTX 208078%
Radeon RX 6650 XT77%
Radeon RX 760077%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER73%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti72%
Arc A77072%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB69%
Radeon RX 6600 XT68%
Radeon VII68%
Arc A75067%
Radeon RX 5700 XT65%
GeForce RTX 207064%
Radeon RX 660062%
Arc A58060%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER60%
Radeon RX Vega 6457%
GeForce RTX 206055%
Radeon RX 570055%
GeForce GTX 108054%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti53%
Radeon RX 5600 XT52%
Radeon RX Vega 5650%
GeForce GTX 107048%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER46%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti45%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti43%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB43%
Radeon R9 FURY X42%
GeForce GTX 166042%
Radeon RX 59040%
Radeon R9 FURY39%
GeForce GTX 98038%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER38%
Radeon RX 6500 XT37%
Radeon RX 5500 XT37%
Radeon RX 58037%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB36%
Radeon R9 390X35%
GeForce GTX 69035%
Radeon RX 48034%
Radeon HD 799034%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti34%
GeForce GTX 97033%
Radeon R9 290X33%
Radeon R9 39032%
Radeon RX 57032%
Radeon R9 29030%
Radeon RX 47030%
GeForce GTX 165028%
Radeon RX 640027%
Arc A38027%
GeForce GTX 78027%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition24%
GeForce GTX 59024%
Radeon R9 280X24%
Radeon HD 699023%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti22%
GeForce GTX 68022%
Radeon R9 38022%
Radeon HD 797022%
GeForce GTX 77022%
Radeon R9 28521%
GeForce GTX 96021%
GeForce GTX 67020%
Radeon HD 597018%
GeForce GTX 163018%
Radeon HD 795018%
GeForce GTX 105018%
GeForce GTX 76018%
GeForce GTX 58018%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti18%
Radeon R9 270X17%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition17%
GeForce GTX 95017%
Radeon RX 56016%
GeForce GTX 57016%
GeForce GTX 66016%
Radeon RX 46016%
Radeon R7 37016%
Radeon HD 697015%
GeForce GTX 48014%
Radeon HD 785014%
GeForce GTX 29514%
Radeon HD 695013%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti13%
Radeon HD 4870 X213%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti13%
Radeon HD 587013%
Radeon HD 687012%
GeForce GTX 47011%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti11%
Radeon HD 585011%
GeForce GTX 28510%
Radeon HD 685010%
GeForce GTX 2809%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition9%
GeForce GTX 2759%
GeForce GT 10309%
GeForce GTX 4609%
Radeon HD 48909%
Radeon HD 67908%
Radeon HD 58308%
GeForce GTX 6508%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti8%
Radeon HD 48707%
GeForce GTX 2607%
Radeon HD 57707%
Radeon HD 77507%
Radeon HD 57506%
GeForce GTS 4506%
GeForce GTS 2506%
Radeon HD 48506%
Radeon HD 47705%
Radeon HD 48305%
Radeon HD 66705%
GeForce 9800 GT5%
GeForce GT 6405%
Radeon HD 56704%
GeForce 9600 GT4%
GeForce GT 2404%
GeForce GT 4403%
Radeon HD 46703%
Radeon HD 55703%
GeForce GT 4303%
GeForce GT 2202%
GeForce GT 5202%
Radeon HD 64502%
Radeon HD 54501%
Radeon HD 45501%
GeForce 9400 GT1%
GeForce 2101%
GeForce RTX 5060Current GPU100%
GeForce RTX 5060Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 graphics memory. This 8 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is equipped with 3840 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 utilizes a 128 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 128 bit bus width, combined with GDDR7, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 145 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 8 GB and 3840, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 145 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 8 GB and 3840, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is approximately 10% faster, while GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is approximately 10% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card.

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