The next generation of NVIDIA's mid-range graphics cards is taking shape as multiple sources confirm the specifications of the upcoming GeForce RTX 5060. Following recent leaks about the RTX 5050 and RTX 5060 Ti, we now have substantial information about what could be one of the most important GPUs in NVIDIA's Blackwell lineup, targeting the crucial mainstream market segment.
Specifications Revealed Through Multiple Sources
The GeForce RTX 5060 has been spotted in an Acer Nitro N50 pre-built desktop system listing by French retailer EvoPC, confirming both its existence and imminent release. According to leaker @kopite7kimi and the retail listing, the RTX 5060 will feature 8GB of GDDR7 memory, representing a significant upgrade in memory technology over its predecessor while maintaining the same capacity.
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| The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, featuring advanced circuitry and design as part of the upcoming Blackwell lineup |
Performance Improvements Over Previous Generation
The RTX 5060 is set to deliver a substantial performance boost compared to the RTX 4060. It will reportedly feature 3840 CUDA cores, which is a 25% increase over the 3072 cores in the RTX 4060. While the memory capacity remains at 8GB, the switch to GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps through a 128-bit memory bus will provide approximately 448 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This represents a remarkable 65% increase over the 272 GB/s bandwidth of the RTX 4060, potentially addressing one of the key limitations of the previous generation.
Power Requirements and Architecture
The RTX 5060 will be based on NVIDIA's new Blackwell architecture, specifically using the GB206-250-A1 GPU die on the PG152-SKU25 board. The TDP is expected to increase to 150W, which is 35W higher than the RTX 4060. This places it between the RTX 5050 (135W) and the RTX 5060 Ti (180W) in terms of power consumption, suggesting NVIDIA is allowing for higher performance at the cost of increased power draw.
Pricing and Market Positioning
While official pricing hasn't been announced, the previous generation RTX 4060 launched at USD $299, and expectations are that NVIDIA will maintain a similar price point for the RTX 5060. The Acer pre-built system listing, priced at approximately EUR €1,589 (USD $1,734), suggests the RTX 5060 itself might be valued between EUR €250-350 within that configuration.
Release Timeline
According to the leaked information, the RTX 5060 is expected to launch in April 2025, following the releases of higher-tier models like the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 (January 2025), RTX 5070 Ti (February 2025), and RTX 5070 (March 2025). This staggered release approach has been NVIDIA's standard practice for new GPU generations.
Market Challenges
The RTX 5060 will enter a competitive market environment where AMD's RX 9070 series has been gaining traction. With reports suggesting that NVIDIA's existing RTX 50 series GPUs haven't dominated the market as expected, the performance and value proposition of the RTX 5060 will be crucial for NVIDIA's success in the mainstream segment.
Memory Concerns
Despite the upgrade to faster GDDR7 memory, some concerns remain about the 8GB VRAM capacity, which is increasingly viewed as insufficient for modern gaming titles at higher resolutions and settings. This limitation might affect the GPU's longevity as game requirements continue to grow, especially since some competitors are offering higher memory capacities in similar market segments.