Nvidia introduced the RTX 5060 alongside the RTX 5060 Ti in April 2025, but the more budget-friendly GPU is now available following an announcement at Computex.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $299, offering 3,840 CUDA cores spread across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, which should be sufficient for smooth 1080p gaming. Nvidia also claims that the RTX 5060 delivers impressive performance at this resolution. For example, the company states that the 5060 can reach 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with maximum settings—though this is achieved with multi-frame generation set to 4x.
This is the major selling point Nvidia emphasizes for this generation of graphics cards. While the RTX 5060 is the most affordable option in the lineup, it fully supports Multi-Frame Generation and the rest of the DLSS 4 technology suite. However, with only 30 SMs, it’s important to note that there are limits to what DLSS can accomplish.
Keep in mind that the $299 price is only the starting point. While some models will be available at this entry-level price, many versions of the RTX 5060 will be priced higher, often including desirable features such as factory-tuned overclocking and RGB lighting.
Reviews Are Coming... Later
Although the RTX 5060 is a reasonably affordable card—assuming the $299 MSRP holds—it’s still wise to hold off on purchasing until performance data is available. While Nvidia has made bold claims about its performance, these numbers rely on Multi-Frame Generation being enabled. We won’t know how the card truly performs until it can be tested in the lab.
Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait a bit longer. Unlike earlier launches in this generation, such as the RTX 5090, Nvidia is not providing an early driver to the press. As a result, reviews may not appear for about a week after the GPU’s release. The RTX 5060 is expected to be a solid 1080p graphics card, but other models in the Blackwell lineup have faced challenges in delivering significant generational improvements.
It’s possible that the RTX 5060 will see a performance uplift similar to that of the RTX 5070 over its predecessor, especially in traditional gaming workloads without frame generation. When asked about performance gains over the RTX 4060, Nvidia stated that the 5060 could deliver nearly double the performance with frame generation enabled. Without ray tracing or frame generation, improvements are estimated around 20%—likely under ideal conditions.
As with any expensive tech purchase, my advice is to wait for independent reviews before making a decision. That way, you can ensure you’re getting good value for your money. The reviews are on the way—they just might take a few days to arrive.
