Nvidia Unveils RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti Graphics Cards with Blackwell Architecture, DLSS 4 Support

Santa Clara, CA — Nvidia has officially unveiled the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, expanding its 50-series GPU lineup with fresh entry-level options built on the next-gen Blackwell architecture. Targeted at gamers and creators looking for performance at more accessible price points, these cards promise up to 25% improved performance over their 40-series predecessors.

RTX 5060 Ti: Powerful Yet Split by Memory Options

The RTX 5060 Ti is the more capable of the two, featuring the GB206 GPU die with 4608 CUDA cores and boost clocks up to 2.57GHz. It arrives in two variants:

• 16GB GDDR7 @ 28Gbps with 128-bit bus

• 8GB GDDR7 (also @ 28Gbps)

Both configurations come with a 180W TDP, supporting PCIe 5.0 (likely at 8x lanes), and feature Nvidia’s latest:

• 5th Gen Tensor Cores

• 4th Gen Ray Tracing Cores

• DLSS 4 with 4x Frame Generation

• Reflex 2 for ultra-low latency gameplay

RTX 5060: GDDR7 Power, But Only 8GB VRAM

The standard RTX 5060 also uses the GB206 die, but scales down to 3840 CUDA cores and a 2.5GHz boost clock. It includes just 8GB GDDR7—a move already criticized by the community as underwhelming in 2025.

With a 145W TDP, the card consumes more power than the RTX 4060 (115W), potentially limiting its use in small form factor (SFF) builds.

Feature Set and Architecture

Both GPUs are based on TSMC’s 4N process and come packed with:

• NVENC and NVDEC support (including 4:2:2 video encoding/decoding)

• Advanced AI and ray tracing performance

• Blackwell architecture, improving efficiency and rendering workflows

• DLSS 4, pushing new heights in image reconstruction and frame pacing

Performance: A Real Jump Over 40-Series

According to Nvidia’s benchmarks, both the 5060 Ti and 5060 offer 20–25% better performance than their respective 4060 Ti and 4060 counterparts—especially in titles optimized for DLSS 4. This marks a more meaningful jump than what the 40-series achieved over the 30-series.

Pricing and Availability

Note: Prices are pre-tariff and US-based. No Founders Edition cards; available via major OEMs.

Nvidia also confirmed RTX 5060 Laptop GPUs will ship starting May 2025, with widespread availability across top-tier laptop manufacturers.

Bottom Line

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti look to be compelling upgrades for budget-conscious gamers and creators, especially those looking to tap into the AI-enhanced performance of DLSS 4 and the power efficiency of Blackwell. While memory limitations remain a concern, especially on the 8GB models, the 16GB 5060 Ti could hit the sweet spot for many.