Nvidia unveiled the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti back in April 2025, but the budget-friendly variant has finally hit the shelves following an announcement at Computex. Priced at $299, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 boasts 3,840 CUDA cores spread across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, making it well-suited for 1080p gaming. According to Nvidia, the RTX 5060 delivers impressive performance at this resolution. For example, Team Green claims the card can deliver 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with maximum settings, though this figure assumes multi-frame generation is set to 4x.
This marks the primary focus of Nvidia's marketing push for this series of GPUs, and despite being the most budget-conscious option, the RTX 5060 supports the full range of Multi-Frame Generation and DLSS 4 technologies. However, keep in mind that with only 30 SMs, there are inherent limitations to what DLSS can achieve.
It's important to note that the $299 price point represents a starting price. While several models will be available at this cost, many variants of the RTX 5060 will be significantly more expensive. These pricier options often come with desirable extras such as factory-overclocked speeds and RGB lighting.
Reviews Are Coming... Shortly
Even though the RTX 5060 is relatively affordable, assuming the $299 MSRP remains intact, it's wise to hold off purchasing until you've seen how it performs. Although Nvidia has made bold performance assertions, these figures are based on scenarios where Multi-Frame Generation is enabled. Actual performance data will only become clear once we can put the card through rigorous testing.
Regrettably, we'll need to exercise patience. Unlike earlier releases this generation, such as the RTX 5090, Nvidia isn't providing an early driver to reviewers. Consequently, expect minimal review coverage during the initial weeks of the RTX 5060's availability. While the RTX 5060 is likely to be a solid choice for 1080p gaming, the broader Blackwell lineup has faced challenges in delivering significant generational improvements.
It's plausible that the RTX 5060 could mirror the performance gains observed with the RTX 5070 over its predecessor, especially in conventional gaming tasks without frame generation. When asked about the performance improvement over the RTX 4060, Nvidia indicated that the 5060 could deliver up to double the performance when frame generation was active but only around 20% more in games lacking ray tracing or frame generation—this is likely an optimistic projection.
As with any costly tech product, my recommendation is to wait for professional reviews before committing. These evaluations are forthcoming, though they may take a few days to surface.
