RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Review

Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Review

Introduction

The Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti arrives as a mid-range successor to the 4060 Ti, aimed squarely at 1080p and 1440p gamers. It carries promises of DLSS 4 enhancements, better efficiency, and stronger AI-accelerated features. However, in practice, the RTX 5060 Ti seems less like a generational leap and more like a lateral step—unless you’re heavily invested in Nvidia’s DLSS ecosystem.

This review dives into what the RTX 5060 Ti offers, how it stacks up against prior-gen cards like the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3070, and whether it’s worth your hard-earned cash. We did not receive an 8GB model to compare or the 5060 launching in May, so we cannot complete a full comparison.

Design and Aesthetics

The RTX 5060 Ti continues Nvidia’s clean design tradition with a compact dual-slot Founders Edition and dual axial-fan cooling. AIB models also follow a predictable path—compact, triple-fan, RGB-lit designs from the usual suspects like ASUS, MSI, and Gigabyte.

With a 180W TDP (a bump from the 160W of the 4060 Ti), it’s not exactly power-hungry, but the performance uplift doesn’t fully justify the added draw. It fits comfortably into most mid-tower cases and doesn’t demand high-end PSUs, making it friendly for builders on a budget.

Let’s take a look at our Benching Methodology:

Benching Methodology

Performance Bench Hardware and Tests

Test Configuration – Hardware

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO (MS-7E09) – Bios Version 1.70
Team T-Force Delta RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800) Desktop Memory Model FF4D564G5600HC36BDC01
RTX 5090 FE, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 5080 FE, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 5070 Ti, ASUS PRIME, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 5060 Ti, PNY, Supplied by Nvidia
RTX 5070 FE, Supplied by Nvidia
RTX 4070 SUPER FE, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 4080 SUPER FE, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 4090 FE, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 4070 FE 12GB, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 4070 SUPER, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 4071 Ti SUPER, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 4060 FE, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 3070 FE, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
RTX 3080 FE, stock slocks, supplied by Nvidia
XFX RX 7700 XT QICK 319, stock clocks, supplied by AMD
AMD RADEON RX 7800 XT, stock clocks, supplied by AMD
ASUS TUF GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC Edition 12GB, stock clocks; supplied by Nvidia
1 x Team Group MP33 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3
2 x WD Blue 1TB SATA SSD
Corsair RM1000x, 1000W 80PLUS Gold power supply unit
ALIENWARE 34″ CURVED QD-OLED GAMING MONITOR – AW3423DWF
ASUS 4k Monitor

Test Configuration – Software

Nvidia GeForce 575.94 game-ready press drivers; ‘Prefer maximum performance’ (on a per-game profile basis); Shader Cache Size ‘Unlimited’ (globally); fixed refresh rate (globally).
We enable Resizable BAR
‘V-Sync application controlled’ in the control panel; V-Sync off in-game.
We note and specify the main in-game display, graphics, AA, and scaling settings in the performance summary charts.
Windows 11 64-bit Pro edition, latest updates, Balanced power plan, HAGS & Game Mode are enabled, Game DVR & Game Bar features off, Control Flow Guard (CFG) off on a per-game basis, Hypervisor and Virtualization-based security are disabled.
We do not install MSI tools.
Latest DirectX
All games are patched to their latest versions at the time of publication; DLSS 4 titles have a press-only version/beta
3DMark suite, the latest press version for the DLSS 4 test
FrameView, the latest version
Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU), the latest version; always uninstall drivers using DDU in safe mode, clean, and restart.
ISLC (Purge Standby List) before each benchmark.

GeForce Driver Suite-related

We use DCH Game Ready drivers.
The display driver is installed.
We install the latest version of PhysX.

Hybrid & Non-Synthetic Tests-related

Single run per test.

Game Benchmarks-related

We use the corresponding built-in or custom benchmark sequence.
We find a demanding custom scene representative of a majority of the game or a highly demanding sequence

Frametimes Capture

We use FrameView to capture frame times and analyze the relevant performance numbers obtained from each recorded built-in or custom benchmark sequence.

Performance

We tested game benchmarks at 4K, 1440p, and 1080p, and here’s how the RTX 5060 Ti stacks up:

4K Gaming (3840×2160)

3840×2160 Benchmarks	RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 5090	RTX 5080	RTX 5070 Ti	RTX 5070	RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 4080	RTX 3070	RTX 3080	RTX 4060 8GB	RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	XFX RX 7700 XT QICK 319	AMD RADEON RX 7800 XT	RTX 4070	RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 4071 Ti	RTX 4071 Ti SUPER
A Plague Tale Requiem	41.7	101.2	89.6	75.6	54.1	80.4	78.3	24.3	38.6	28.4	31.8	42.6	49.9	47.3	55.6	60.1	66.4
Alan Wake 2 Ultra	33.6	103	58.3	54.9	43.9	59.1	57.8	24.8	39.8	20.4	25.2	29.7	40.1	38.6	42.4	46.3	51.6
Alan Wake 2 Ultra + DLSS 4, x4 Frame Gen	89.7	222.4	138.9	115.4	103.1
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra	29.5	102.6	72.21	58.8	52.2	59.4	58.6	29.8	43.4	21.3	25.4	32.8	42.1	29.3	38.5	45.7	53.5
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra + DLSS 2 Quality	62.6	162.1	150.8	77.3	69.6	146.9	143.1	–	–	–	–	–	–	81	102.2	103	128.6
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra + DLSS 4, 4x, Quality + RT	75.3	241.5	224.89	171.5	132.6
Resident Evil 4 Ultra	43.8	135.2	97.6	77.8	53.9	81.2	80.3	41.5	54.3	27.6	32.8	48.4	59.8	49.6	57.2	62.4	68.3
F1 2023	86.4	215.8	157.3	142.7	106.4	149.6	147.8	70.2	102.6	–	–	–	108.1	85.9	100.1	114.5	126.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	39.7	150.3	79.8	72.3	67.3	74.2	73.1	35.6	52.8	24.5	33.7	43.9	55.4	45.2	54.9	58	64.2
DOOM Eternal	138.1	223.4	191.6	174.9	144.7	180.4	179.8	–	110.9	–	–	–	115.7	116.8	133.4	146.2	154.7
The Last of Us Part. 1	32.5	87.6	70.5	60.2	42.9	62.8	57.1	–	34.1	–	–	–	43.7	36.5	40.7	39.9	53.6
Hogwarts Legacy, Ultra	36.9	90.2	71.1	57.1	48.3	62.4	61.7	–	38.1	–	–	–	41.8	32	36.8	47.4	50.8
Hogwarts Legacy, Ultra + DLSS 4, x4 Frame gen	98.6	492.5	241.7	220.7	127.6

Don’t expect native 4K magic here—but with DLSS 4, it can handle lighter games at 4K or heavy titles on reduced settings.

Verdict: Viable only with frame generation and upscaling. It’s not recommended for 4K-first gamers.

1440p Gaming (2560×1440)

1440p Benchmarks	RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 5090	RTX 5080	RTX 5070 Ti	RTX 5070	RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 4080	RTX 4071 Ti SUPER	RTX 3070	RTX 3080	RTX 4060 8GB	RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	XFX RX 7700 XT QICK 319	AMD RADEON RX 7800 XT	RTX 4070	RTX 4070 SUPER	RTX 4071 Ti
Alan Wake 2	56.1	122.9	100.2	87.6	80.6	92.8	91.6	84.9	49.8	66.6	40.8	47.9	60.3	72.4	64.4	74.1	78.7
Alan Wake 2 Ultra + DLSS 4, x4 Frame Gen	130.7	375.1	191.7	184.2	162.8
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra	66.2	186.38	148.61	128.8	117.7	125.8	124.6	118	48.2	63	52.5	67.8	79.2	90.4	66.7	80.5	89.5
Cyberpunk 2077 + DLSS 2 Quality	114.1	205.6	147.3	159.1	140.11	143.8	143.1	128.6	68.5	89	72.4	78.6	N/A	N/A	81	102.2	103
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra + DLSS 4, 4x, Quality + RT	131.2	388.2	327.98	276.2	204.1
Resident Evil 4 Ultra	94.0	295.4	162.3	142.1	118.7	150.6	147.3	139.7	76.8	97	74.2	60.44	139.8	164.8	101	105.3	131
Resident Evil 4 Ultra + RT	82.6	244	142.6	123.3	102.9	128.3	127.6	121.4	72.9	92	70.8	58.3	N/A	N/A	94	94.8	116
A Plague Tale Requiem	87.8	195.6	161.3	135.8	112.4	140.2	137.1	115.4	70.2	87.6	59.4	65.3	77.1	90.2	85.6	103.5	107.8
F1 2023	159.8	305.6	262.4	242.5	209.3	257.3	253.4	224.9	143.8	182.6	–	–	–	195.7	166.4	193.7	210.8
Red Dead Redemption 2	59.9	161.9	127.2	115.6	90.7	111.2	110.9	94.6	55.1	74.6	49.8	54.3	68.7	83.5	71.8	82.7	87.6
DOOM Eternal	173.4	328.1	272.9	249.1	219.5	264.9	264.5	230.7	–	169.9	–	–	–	187.1	178.4	204.8	226.5
The Last of Us Part. 1	70.6	124.8	107.6	95.6	85.8	98.9	98.5	88.7	–	67.8	–	–	–	75.9	76.2	79.4	80.3
Hogwarts Legacy	68.3	147.8	117.3	105.2	90.6	110.9	110.1	95.4	–	73.8	–	–	–	80.3	67.2	80.6	89.8
Hogwarts Legacy, Ultra + DLSS 4, x4 Frame gen	145.1	504.6	262.3	249.7	190.7

Best use case for the RTX 5060 Ti.
DLSS 4 does improve frame rates, but native performance isn’t a big jump.

Verdict: If you’re playing at 1440p, the RTX 5060 Ti is great on a budget. If you are on an older generation, like a 3070, this is a nice leap and a worthy upgrade.

1080p Gaming (1920×1080)

The RTX 5060 Ti shines at 1080p, as expected. With DLSS 4 frame generation, modern AAA games hit 100+ FPS comfortably at ultra settings.

1080p Benchamrks	RTX 5060 Ti	RTX 5090	RTX 5080	RTX 5070 Ti	RTX 5070	RTX 4080 SUPER	RTX 4080	RTX 3070	RTX 3080	RTX 4060 8GB	RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	XFX RX 7700 XT QICK 319	AMD RADEON RX 7800 XT	RTX 4070	RTX 4070 Super	RTX 4071 Ti	RTX 4071 Ti SUPER
Alan Wake 2	68.3	165.7	136.8	121.8	102.8	131.3	126.1	65.6	88.2	54.6	61.2	86.8	94.3	81.5	98.6	100.4	118.2
Alan Wake 2 Ultra + DLSS 4, x4 Frame Gen	220.7	514.2	361.4	320.2	285.6
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra	104.2	205.3	174.4	159.8	145.9	173.8	172.1	49	125.4	89.8	95.4	114.6	129.2	118.6	142.6	153.6	165.4
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra + DLSS 4, 4x, Quality + RT	206.8	414.3	379.31	300.3	262.8
Resident Evil 4 Ultra	87.8	273.2	200.1	178.1	147.4	186.5	181	77	115.6	85.3	90.3	116.2	141.9	123.2	143.3	153.2	175.6
A Plague Tale Requiem	125.4	305.6	208.7	177.6	149.8	194.6	189.5	89.2	122.4	88.7	93.2	107.2	120.8	121.7	140.6	153.7	169.7
F1 2023	181.5	352.7	262.9	235.2	193.6	259.2	254.6	142.6	183.6	–	–	–	194.3	190.8	193.3	210.6	227.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	93.6	198.7	157.8	128.6	111.3	133.6	132.9	66.9	85.9	60.6	65.3	86.9	99.7	88	100.3	107.4	113.2
DOOM Eternal	200.1	377.4	320.6	299.7	258.7	312.2	311.8	–	207.9	–	–	–	223.4	211.8	250.3	269.7	280.4
The Last of Us Part. 1	81.9	162.4	136.2	122.1	106.9	129.3	125.3	–	86.5	–	–	–	99.7	90.1	106.4	108.6	120.8
Hogwarts Legacy	100.7	190.2	167.4	144.2	122.4	153	151.6	–	104.6	–	–	–	105.4	99.7	117.8	128.1	130.5
Hogwarts Legacy, Ultra + DLSS 4, x4 Frame gen	198.4	491.8	307	280.5	234.7

Gains average ~10–15% over the 4060 Ti.
Falls short of RX 7700 XT and RX 7800 XT in rasterized performance.

Verdict: Only compelling if you’re upgrading from a 3060 Ti or older.

Ray Tracing & DLSS 4 – The Only Real Upgrade

The main selling point of the RTX 5070 is DLSS 4 and Nvidia’s continued push for AI-enhanced performance. Here’s what that means in practice:

DLSS 4 provides frame boosts in supported games, but it’s not raw performance—just better frame generation.
RT performance is slightly improved, but not enough to justify an upgrade.
The RTX 4070 Super holds up surprisingly well, even in DLSS 3 and RT-heavy workloads.

Verdict: The RTX 5070 is only worth it if you prioritize DLSS 4, but its improvements are limited compared to existing Nvidia GPUs.

Pricing & Availability

MSRP: $379 (8GB), $429 (16GB) – Tarrif and Market dependant

If bought near MSRP, the 5060 Ti is a reasonable deal. However, if pricing drifts too high, the RX 7700 XT and 7800XT start to look far better in rasterization workloads.

Competitive Landscape – Is AMD a Better Option?

At $549, the RTX is in a great midrange spot, although it is still high for budget gamers. If the price is inflated or for 3rd party options that add a significant amount, the RTX 5070 starts losing its value, especially when compared to AMD’s GPUs:

RX 7800 XT (~$550) – Better rasterization, more VRAM (16GB), great for 1440p/4K gaming. No DLSS 4, but has FSR.
RX 7900 GRE (~$649) – Competes with the RTX 4070 Ti, making the RTX 5070 irrelevant if prices skyrocket to this range.
RX 7900 XT (if discounted) and upcoming AMD launches may be interesting.

Unless ray tracing and DLSS 4 are absolute must-haves, AMD’s options are better for rasterized gaming at often lower prices.

Conclusion – The RTX 5060 Ti Is Good, But Not Great

The Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti is a competent midrange GPU that brings incremental improvements over its predecessor, especially when leveraging DLSS 4. It performs well at 1080p and 1440p, and offers solid gains if coming from a 30-series or older card. Content creators also benefit from enhanced NVENC support for faster 4:2:2 video encoding. Its compact design, low power draw, and frame generation capabilities make it a practical choice for mainstream gamers and small form factor builds.

However, for a new generation card, the performance gains are modest—typically around 10–15% over the RTX 4060 Ti—making it a hard sell unless priced at or below MSRP. If prices drift north of $449, AMD’s RX 7700 XT or 7800 XT become better buys with more VRAM and stronger raster performance. Ultimately, the RTX 5060 Ti is a fine choice at the right price but fails to impress as a major step forward. Wait for discounts or consider stepping up to an RTX 4070 Super or AMD 7800 XT if your budget allows.

✔ Pros

DLSS 4 support with excellent frame generation
10–15% better performance than 4060 Ti
Compact and efficient
Good for content creators with improved NVENC support

❌ Cons

Needs DLSS 4 to stay relevant

You’re also likely to be better off grabbing a discounted RTX 4070 Super, an RTX 4080, or an AMD 7900 GRE if stock is not here at launch. DLSS 4 is neat, but it’s not enough.

Minor gains for a generational leap

Pricing threatens its value vs AMD’s lineup

Still 8GB in base model—not future-proof