NVIDIA
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is a mainstream graphics card built on the Blackwell architecture. Released in May 2025, it targets budget-conscious gamers and creators seeking modern features at an affordable entry cost.
- Release date
- 2025-05
- Launch price
- 299 USD
- Shader cores
- 3,840 cores
- Video memory
- 8 GB
- Memory type
- Gddr7
- Memory bus width
- 128 bit
Performance and Compute
Powered by 3,840 shader cores and a 2,500 MHz boost clock, the card delivers 19.2 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This processing power handles modern games and rendering workloads smoothly at standard desktop resolutions.
Hardware encode support for AV1 ensures efficient video streaming and recording. Creators benefit from faster export times without taxing the main CPU during production workflows.
Memory and Interface
Equipped with 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory on a 128-bit bus, the hardware achieves a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The fast 28 Gbps memory speed accelerates asset loading times in demanding titles.
The card connects via an 8-lane PCIe 5.0 interface, ensuring adequate bandwidth for modern motherboard slots. A single 8-pin power connector supplies the necessary current, though a 300 W or greater Gen 5 16-pin PSU cable also works using the in-box adapter.
Power and System Requirements
With a board power rating of 145 W, the card runs efficiently without demanding an extreme power supply. NVIDIA recommends a 550 W power supply, though this minimum assumes a system paired with a Ryzen 9 9950X, meaning actual needs vary by your specific configuration.
Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1b connections. The DisplayPort outputs run at the UHBR20 link rate, supporting up to four total displays for multi-monitor setups.
Full specs
Overview
- Release date
- 2025-05
- Launch price
- 299 USD
Graphics chip
- Architecture
- Blackwell
- Shader cores
- 3,840 cores
- Boost clock
- 2,500 MHz
- Base clock
- 2,280 MHz
- FP32 compute
- 19.2 TFLOPS
Memory
- Video memory
- 8 GB
- Memory type
- Gddr7
- Memory bus width
- 128 bit
- Memory bandwidth
- 448 GB/s
- Memory speed
- 28 Gbps
- Last-level cache
- Not published
Power
- Board power
- 145 W
- Recommended PSU
- 550 W
NVIDIA's 550 W minimum assumes a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X; power needs vary by system configuration.
- Power connectors
- 8-pin
The card takes one 8-pin; a 300 W or greater Gen 5 (16-pin) PSU cable can be used with the in-box adapter.
Interface
- PCIe version
- 5.0
- PCIe lanes
- 8 lanes
Display outputs
- HDMI version
- 2.1b
- DisplayPort version
- 2.1b
DisplayPort 2.1b outputs run at the UHBR20 link rate per NVIDIA's footnote.
- HDMI outputs
- 1 ports
- DisplayPort outputs
- 3 ports
- Max displays
- 4 displays
Video engine
- Hardware encode
- AV1
- Video encoders
- 1 encoders
Size
- Card length
- Not published
- Card height
- Not published
- Slot width
- Not published
The Verdict
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 suits buyers seeking an affordable $299 upgrade with modern GDDR7 memory and AV1 encoding. High-resolution gamers needing massive frame buffers or heavy workstation users should look elsewhere for higher-tier hardware.
FAQ
What is the launch price of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
It launched at $299 in May 2025.
What type of video memory does it use?
It uses 8 GB of GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps.
What power supply is recommended?
NVIDIA recommends a 550 W power supply, though requirements depend on your system configuration.
What display outputs are available?
The card features one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort 2.1b ports, supporting up to four displays.
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