🗓 Released Sep 15, 2025
⌛607 days estimated until next model(193 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
⏰Buy now or wait?
📊GPU Specs
TypeNVIDIA GPU
TierEntry
GenerationRTX 5000
VRAM8 GB GDDR7
TDP150W
UpscalingDLSS4
Ray Tracing✅ Yes
Launch MSRP$299 (ref.)
💡About the NVIDIA RTX 5060
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is Blackwell's entry point — 8GB GDDR7 and DLSS 4 at $299. It targets 1080p high-refresh and entry 1440p gaming. The 8GB VRAM may limit longevity at 1440p with ultra textures, but DLSS 4 helps compensate.
- 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 but lacks DLSS. If you value NVIDIA's ecosystem (DLSS, CUDA, NVENC), the 5060 is worth the $50 premium. For pure rasterization value, the B580 is compelling.
Should I buy the RTX 5060 or save for the 5060 Ti?
The 5060 Ti's 16GB VRAM makes it significantly more future-proof. If you can stretch to $399, the Ti is the better long-term investment.