GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 5060, leading by roughly 19% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 5060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $270 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€580
Performance
31%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+20% CUDA Cores (4,608 vs 3,840)
+20% RT Cores (36 vs 30)
+20% Tensor Cores (144 vs 120)

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

Right now the GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $310 EUR against $580 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 5060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~57% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $151 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?

Choose the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 5060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB better than the GeForce RTX 5060?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is significantly faster, roughly 19% ahead. The GeForce RTX 5060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $270 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or the GeForce RTX 5060?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 5060.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
ArchitectureBlackwellBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC 4NTSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,8404,608
Ray Tracing Cores3036
Tensor / AI Cores120144

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Base Clock2,280 MHz2,407 MHz
Boost Clock2,497 MHz2,572 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR7
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed28 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 5060GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP145 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedMay 2025Apr 2025