Nvidia RTX 5060 Launches: Consider Waiting

Nvidia announced the RTX 5060 alongside the RTX 5060 Ti in April 2025, and the more budget-friendly RTX 5060 is now available following a reveal at Computex.

Priced starting at $299, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 boasts 3,840 CUDA cores spread across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, making it well-suited for 1080p gaming. Nvidia touts impressive performance at this resolution, claiming the RTX 5060 can achieve 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with max settings, utilizing a 4x multi-frame generation setting.

Multi-Frame Generation is a key feature Nvidia is promoting with this generation of GPUs. While the RTX 5060 is the most affordable model 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 starting price is just that—a starting point. While some models will be available at this price, many RTX 5060 versions will cost more, often featuring enhancements like factory-tuned overclocking and RGB lighting.

Reviews Are Coming... Later

Although the RTX 5060 is reasonably priced, it's advisable to wait for reviews before making a purchase. Nvidia's performance claims are based on Multi-Frame Generation, and real-world performance remains to be seen. Unfortunately, unlike previous launches such as the RTX 5090, Nvidia isn't providing early drivers to the press, so initial reviews may be delayed by a week or more.

The RTX 5060 is expected to be a solid 1080p graphics card, but the rest of the Blackwell lineup has shown limited generational improvements. The RTX 5060 might follow a similar pattern to the RTX 5070, with a modest performance uplift over the RTX 4060 in traditional gaming scenarios without frame generation. Nvidia claims the RTX 5060 could double performance with frame generation enabled, but only offer around a 20% increase in games without ray tracing or frame generation—assuming optimal conditions.

As with any high-cost tech purchase, it's wise to wait for 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 appear.