Nvidia has officially expanded its RTX 50 series lineup with the introduction of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, bringing the company's latest Blackwell architecture to a more mainstream price point. This launch represents Nvidia's first sub-$500 offering in the RTX 50 series, targeting entry-level 1440p gaming with significant improvements in both performance and memory bandwidth compared to its predecessor.
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| Introducing the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti – a game-changing graphics card for mainstream gaming |
Blackwell Architecture Comes to the Mainstream
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti features Nvidia's Blackwell GB206 GPU die, packing 21.9 billion transistors into a 181 mm² chip. The card comes in two memory configurations: an 8GB model priced at USD $379 and a 16GB variant at USD $429. Both versions utilize GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps across a 128-bit bus, delivering 448 GB/s of memory bandwidth—a substantial 55.5% increase over the RTX 4060 Ti's 288 GB/s.
Performance Improvements and DLSS 4 Integration
According to Nvidia, the RTX 5060 Ti offers approximately 20% better native raster performance compared to the previous generation RTX 4060 Ti. However, the most significant gains come through DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation technology, which Nvidia claims can deliver up to twice the frame rate of the previous generation when enabled.
The GPU features 4,608 CUDA cores across 36 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), representing the full configuration of the GB206 die. It also includes 48 ROPs and 144 TMUs, with clock speeds rated at 2.4 GHz base and 2.57 GHz boost. The card delivers 24 TFLOPs of shading performance, 759 AI TOPS, and 72 TFLOPs of RT performance, all within a 180W power envelope—slightly higher than its predecessor's 160W rating.
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| The RTX 5060 Ti delivers impressive performance in games like Hogwarts Legacy, showcasing enhanced graphics and frame rates |
Competitive Pricing Strategy
Nvidia has positioned the RTX 5060 Ti more aggressively than its predecessor in terms of pricing. The 8GB model launches at USD $379, which is USD $20 less than the RTX 4060 Ti 8GB's original USD $399 MSRP. More notably, the 16GB variant comes in at USD $429, a substantial USD $70 reduction compared to the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB's USD $499 launch price.
Retail Availability and Regional Differences
The RTX 5060 Ti officially launched today, April 16, 2025, with availability beginning at 6 AM PT/9 AM EST/2 PM BST. Unlike higher-tier models in the RTX 50 series, Nvidia is not producing a Founders Edition version of the 5060 Ti, leaving the market entirely to board partners like ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and others.
Interestingly, early retail listings show significant regional differences in availability and pricing. UK retailers appear to have more models available at the suggested retail price, while US retailers are showing limited options, with most cards priced above MSRP. This discrepancy may be related to current uncertainties surrounding US tariffs on computer components.
Target Market and Upgrade Path
Nvidia is positioning the RTX 5060 Ti as a significant upgrade for the estimated 50+ million gamers still using older Pascal (10 Series), Turing (20 Series), and Ampere (30 Series) graphics cards. The company claims that with DLSS 4 enabled, an RTX 5060 Ti can deliver up to 50 times the graphics performance of a GTX 1060 or GTX 1660 GPU.
Future Outlook
With the RTX 5060 Ti now available, Nvidia is expected to complete its mainstream lineup with the standard RTX 5060 and entry-level RTX 5050 in the coming months. According to the information provided, these cards are slated for release in May 2025, potentially at even more accessible price points of USD $379 for the RTX 5060 and between USD $199-249 for the RTX 5050.
For consumers considering a purchase, availability may improve in the weeks following launch, though US buyers might face higher prices due to tariff situations. Additionally, AMD's competing RX 9060 XT is expected later this year, which could provide alternative options in the mainstream GPU market.
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