GeForce RTX 5060 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is a big jump in performance — leading the GeForce RTX 5060 by roughly 19% in our performance index. It also comes out ahead on value, making it the straightforward pick if the price fits your budget.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is significantly faster, around 19% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 5060. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB also has more RT cores (36 vs 30) and more AI cores (144 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $439 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5060 versus $519 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce RTX 5060 still sits about $140 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $90 EUR above its $429 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W versus 180W for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060's 8GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 5060 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 36✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 144✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,280 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,497 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 145 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | May 2025 | Apr 2025 |
