🗓 Released May 19, 2025
⌛445 days estimated until next model(355 of 800 days through last cycle)
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Deals Advice
neutralEarly in cycle — full price expected
EntryRTX 5000NVIDIA
NVIDIA RTX 5060
VRAM: 8 GB GDDR7TDP: 150WDLSS4Ray TracingLaunch MSRP, ref.: $299
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Avoid — Launch supply constraints — street prices at or above MSRP. Wait 6-8 weeks for normalisation.
Good deal — Amazon Prime Day — close to launch but first potential discount opportunity.
Great deal — Black Friday / Cyber Monday — best annual GPU deals, first major discount for this card.
Good deal — New Year clearance — post-holiday inventory push.
Good deal — Amazon Prime Day 2026 — second discount opportunity.
Great deal — Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2026 — best annual GPU deals.
Good deal — New Year clearance 2027.
Upcoming sale windows — Prime Day & Black Friday deals (hover for details)
📊GPU Specs
TypeNVIDIA GPU
TierEntry
GenerationRTX 5000
VRAM8 GB GDDR7
TDP150W
UpscalingDLSS4
Ray Tracing✅ Yes
Launch MSRP$299 (ref.)
🗂AIB Variants at a Glance
| AIB Card | Boost Clock | Cooling | TDP | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming OC | 2640 MHz | Dual-fan | 150W | Quiet compact builds |
| MSI Gaming OC | 2625 MHz | Dual-fan | 150W | Affordable AIB option |
💡About the NVIDIA RTX 5060
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 launched in May 2025 as Blackwell's entry point — 8GB GDDR7 and DLSS 4 at $299. It targets 1080p high-refresh and entry 1440p gaming. Note: NVIDIA did not distribute review units ahead of launch, and independent benchmarks found modest gains over the RTX 4060 (6–27% depending on title). The 8GB VRAM is a real ceiling for 1440p ultra textures; the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti is the better long-term buy if budget allows.
- DLSS 4 at $299
The cheapest way into Blackwell's AI-powered frame generation.
- 150W TDP
No PSU upgrade needed for most systems — works with 500W PSUs.
- Entry-level Blackwell
Modern architecture with RT and Tensor cores at a budget price.
🎯Who is this for?
Budget gamers targeting 1080p high refresh rates or entry-level 1440p with DLSS.
❓FAQs
Is 8GB VRAM enough in 2025?
For 1080p, yes. At 1440p with ultra textures, 8GB is tight in some modern titles. If you primarily game at 1440p, consider the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti.
RTX 5060 vs RTX 4060 — worth the upgrade?
Both have 8GB VRAM, but the 5060 brings GDDR7, DLSS 4, and ~20-30% more performance. For new buyers, the 5060 is the clear choice.
RTX 5060 vs Intel Arc B580 — which is better value?
The Arc B580 offers 12GB VRAM at $249 and matches or beats the RTX 5060 in many rasterization benchmarks. The 5060 has DLSS 4 and better ray tracing. For pure rasterization and VRAM headroom, the B580 is compelling at $50 less.
Should I buy the RTX 5060 or save for the 5060 Ti?
The 5060 Ti's 16GB VRAM makes it significantly more future-proof. At $429 vs $299, the Ti is the better long-term investment if your budget allows.