NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Most shader units
- Most compute in class
- Most ray tracing units
This page brings together the key specs of the RTX 5060 from NVIDIA, filed under entry-level graphics card. Within the entry-level graphics cards we track, the RTX 5060 stands out: it Has the most shader units. On this site, you can compare the RTX 5060 head to head with RTX 5050, Arc B580 and RTX 4060.
- VRAM8 GB
- Shader units3,840
- Boost clock2,497 MHz
- Memory bandwidth448 GB/s
- Total board power145 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$299
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Blackwell |
|---|---|
| GPU die | GB206 |
| Process | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 3,840 |
| Ray tracing units | 30 |
| Base clock | 2,280 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,497 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 19.2 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 145 W |
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Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $299 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Entry-Level Graphics Card Class
Take the class average for shader units, add 28%, and you have roughly where the RTX 5060 sits. For fp32 compute, the RTX 5060 is 25% higher than the typical figure in its class. On vram, the RTX 5060 comes in 13% under the class average in raw numbers.
Compare RTX 5060 With Its Rivals
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the RTX 5060 released?
The RTX 5060 has an official release date of May 19, 2025.
How much did the RTX 5060 cost at launch?
The RTX 5060 launched at $299 (as of May 2025).
What does the RTX 5060 compete with?
The main alternatives to the RTX 5060 are RTX 5050, Arc B580, RTX 4060 and RTX 5060 Ti.