First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Budget 1080p gamers who want DLSS 4 and Blackwell's AI features without spending more than ~$200.
Full details →This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti.
Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti
Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant well below $250 used — at any higher price the RTX 5060 Ti is the better choice.
Full details →| NVIDIA RTX 5050 | NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | budget | Mid-range |
| Generation | RTX 5000 | RTX 4000 |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| TDP | 130W | 165W |
| Upscaling | DLSS4 | DLSS3 |
| Ray Tracing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Launch MSRP | $189 | $449 |
| Released | Jul 31, 2026 | May 24, 2023 |
| Cycle length | — | ~693 days |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Superseded |
| Deals advice | Caution | Clearance |
| Successor | — | RTX 5060 Ti |
The most affordable desktop GPU with Blackwell's AI-powered Multi Frame Generation — substantial FPS uplift at 1080p in supported titles.
The lowest TDP in the desktop RTX 5000 lineup — no PSU upgrade required for most systems with a 500W+ supply.
Fills a gap in NVIDIA's lineup for buyers who want a modern architecture without crossing the $200 mark.
The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model — still relevant for 1440p gaming.
Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.
At $429 with GDDR7 and DLSS 4, the RTX 5060 Ti is the clear choice for new buyers.