By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 29 September 2026
In brief: the RTX 5060 Ti has 20% more CUDA cores than the RTX 5060 (4,608 vs 3,840) and comes in 8 or 16 GB, whereas the RTX 5060 only has 8 GB. US launch pricing: $299 for the 5060, $379 for the 5060 Ti 8 GB, $429 for the 5060 Ti 16 GB. Our advice: the RTX 5060 for 1080p on a small budget, and if you step up to the 5060 Ti, go for the 16 GB version: the tests show massive FPS drops on the 8 GB model as soon as the memory fills up, especially at 1440p.
Two cards, three versions
NVIDIA launched the RTX 5060 Ti on 16 April 2025 in two versions, 8 GB and 16 GB, followed by the RTX 5060 on 19 May 2025. On paper, they’re very similar: the same GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, the same Blackwell generation, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. In reality, the amount of video memory makes a much bigger difference than the performance gap between the two chips.
RTX 5060 or 5060 Ti: video memory matters as much as the chip.
RTX 5060 vs RTX 5060 Ti: the specifications
| Specification | RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release date | 19 May 2025 | 16 April 2025 | 16 April 2025 |
| US launch price | $299 | $379 | $429 |
| CUDA cores | 3,840 | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Boost clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.57 GHz | 2.57 GHz |
| Power consumption | 145 W | 180 W | 180 W |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W | 600 W | 600 W |
Source: NVIDIA, RTX 5060 family datasheet (consulted on 29 September 2026). The RTX 5060 Ti connects via PCIe 5.0 x8 (ComputerBase).
The performance gap
With the same amount of memory, the RTX 5060 Ti is one step ahead of the RTX 5060, in line with its 20% extra cores. Example in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (ComputerBase, November 2025, 1440p with upscaling): 92 FPS for the 5060 Ti versus 83 for the 5060.
The real issue is the memory. When a game goes beyond 8 GB, the FPS don’t just drop a little, they collapse:
| Game and settings | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last of Us Part II, 4K | Just over 30 FPS | 68 FPS | TechSpot, April 2025 |
| Forza Horizon 6, Extreme with ray tracing | Drops to around 30 FPS after 12 minutes | Stable | TechSpot, May 2026 |
| Dragon Age: The Veilguard, PCIe 3.0 | 27 FPS | 66 FPS | TechSpot, June 2025 |
ComputerBase summed it up this way in its test across 26 games at 1440p (May 2025): the era of 8 GB video memory is over. And on an older motherboard with PCIe 4.0 or 3.0, the x8 link makes the loss worse when the memory fills up.
GamesOracle compares the three cards side by side, at 1080p and 1440p:
GamesOracle, “RTX 5060 vs RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB vs RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB”, early 2026.
Which one should you choose?
| Your use | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p, competitive gaming and esports | RTX 5060 | Enough, and the cheapest |
| 1080p, recent games on Ultra | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | Memory prevents drops in demanding games |
| 1440p | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | The 8 GB model saturates too often |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | To avoid | The price gap vs the 16 GB doesn’t justify the risk |
On the AMD side, the RX 9060 XT 16 GB sits in the same category as the 5060 Ti 16 GB. To compare the two brands, read AMD vs NVIDIA in 2026, and for the full range, RTX 5000: dates, prices and specifications. An RTX 5060 Super with 12 GB was mentioned by leaks in June 2026, with no official announcement: we’re tracking it in RTX 50 Super: where do things stand?
Our PCs with RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti
Banger Powered by ASUS PC: RTX 5060 8 GB
Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 5060 8 GB, 16 GB DDR4, 1 TB SSD and ASUS 240 mm watercooling: for playing in Full HD.
Rubis PC: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Core Ultra 5 245KF, RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB, 16 GB DDR5 and MSI 360 mm watercooling: to play in 1080p and 1440p.
Rift PC: the AMD alternative
Ryzen 5 7500F and RX 9060 XT 16 GB on the AM5 platform: the direct rival of the 5060 Ti 16 GB.
More memory chips, more headroom: that’s the whole difference between 8 and 16 GB.
FAQ: RTX 5060 or 5060 Ti
What’s the difference between the RTX 5060 and the RTX 5060 Ti?
The 5060 Ti has 4,608 CUDA cores versus 3,840 and comes in 16 GB; the 5060 only exists in 8 GB. Both use GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus.
RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB or 16 GB?
16 GB. TechSpot and ComputerBase tests show significant FPS drops on the 8 GB model as soon as the memory saturates, especially at 1440p.
Is the RTX 5060 enough for gaming at 1080p?
Yes for most games, by lowering textures in the most memory-hungry titles.
What’s the memory bus of the RTX 5060 and the 5060 Ti?
128-bit for both, with GDDR7 memory.
What power supply for an RTX 5060 Ti?
600 W according to NVIDIA, 550 W for an RTX 5060. See how to choose your power supply.
