NVIDIA is gearing up to shake up the budget-friendly GPU market with the launch of the GeForce RTX 5060, set to debut shortly after Jensen’s keynote at Computex. Slated for a retail release on May 19, this new entry aims to compete head-to-head with AMD’s RX 9060 series.
While the RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB garnered mixed reviews due to its performance limitations, NVIDIA is keen to address these concerns. The RTX 5060 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, delivering speeds of up to 28 Gbps on a 128-bit memory bus. This model boasts a substantial boost in CUDA cores, totaling 3840 — a 25% increase over its predecessors. However, this power comes with a slight increase in energy consumption, sitting at 145W — 35W more than the RTX 4060.
Expect the RTX 5060 to bring:
– 25% more CUDA cores
– Enhanced memory speed with GDDR7
– An impressive 64% increase in bandwidth
– A 30% rise in power rating
Retailers are already gearing up for this launch, with sightings like PNY listing the GPU at $299 on Best Buy, hinting at the expected MSRP. As discussions around VRAM size and its impact on performance continue, all eyes will be on NVIDIA to see how they address these challenges at Computex. The tech community eagerly awaits further insights into how this GPU will redefine the budget-friendly segment.
