Nvidia announced the RTX 5060 alongside the RTX 5060 Ti in April 2025, and now the more budget-friendly RTX 5060 is available, following a reveal at Computex.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 starts at an enticing $299, offering 3,840 CUDA cores across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, making it a solid choice for 1080p gaming. Nvidia boasts that the RTX 5060 can achieve remarkable performance at this resolution. For example, Team Green claims the RTX 5060 can reach 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with max settings, but this is with multi-frame generation set to 4x.
Multi-Frame Generation is a key feature Nvidia is highlighting with this generation of graphics cards. Even though the RTX 5060 is the most affordable option in the lineup, it fully supports Multi-Frame Generation and the entire DLSS 4 technology suite. However, with only 30 SMs, there are limits to what DLSS can achieve.
It's important to note that the $299 price is just a starting point. While some models will be available at this price, many RTX 5060 versions will be pricier, often including desirable features like factory overclocking and RGB lighting.
Reviews Are Coming... Later
Despite the RTX 5060's attractive price, it's wise to hold off on purchasing until you see how it performs. Nvidia's performance claims are based on Multi-Frame Generation being enabled, and we need independent lab tests to confirm these numbers.
Unfortunately, we'll have to wait a bit longer for those reviews. Unlike previous launches such as the RTX 5090, Nvidia isn't providing an early driver to the press, so expect a delay of about a week before reviews start appearing. The RTX 5060 is poised to be a strong contender for 1080p gaming, but the rest of the Blackwell lineup has shown mixed results in terms of generational improvement.
The RTX 5060 might follow the performance uplift pattern seen with the RTX 5070 over its predecessor, especially in traditional gaming without frame generation. When asked about performance improvements over the RTX 4060, Nvidia suggested that the RTX 5060 could double performance with frame generation enabled, but only achieve around a 20% increase in games without ray tracing or frame generation – and that's under ideal conditions.
As with any significant tech purchase, my recommendation is to wait for the reviews to ensure you're getting the best value for your money. Those reviews are on their way, but they might take a few days to surface.
