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RTX 5060

The current RTX 5060 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.

NVIDIA · GPU · RTX 50

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RTX 5060 — GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCE MAX OC

Retailer photo of GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCE MAX OC. View this offer in Where to buy

Works well for: 1080p Gaming

Trade-offs: Current offer is above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 585); check the price on Amazon

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10 tracked offers · 2 retailers · checked 2026-10-29

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74
Relative value · Balanced Top 27% in this scenario
#12 of 41 in stock ranked in this scenario
A
1080p Gamingbest grade of 9 scenarios
VRAM
8 GB
Memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
Board power
145 W
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x8
What are you planning to use it for? This scenario sets the value, rank and grades shown across the page.
Value 74

What does it cost today, and is that a good price?

Market confidence: High
Representative priceCheck on Amazon
Lowest verifiedCheck on Amazon
Market spreadCAD 660–CAD 1,400
Offers / retailers10 / 2

Consider: RX 9070 GRE offers stronger value around CAD 750.Compare

Prices & availability

RTX 5060: current price and offers

Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.

10 tracked offers · 2 retailers

VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
ASUS DUAL RTX 5060AmazonNewCheck on Amazon742026-10-29View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCE MAX OCNeweggNewCAD 660742026-10-29View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 GAMING OCNeweggNewCAD 690712026-10-29View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCE OCAmazonNewCheck on Amazon702026-10-29View offer →
ASUS DUAL RTX 5060 White OC EditionNeweggNewCAD 730692026-10-29View offer →
RTX 5060Multiple variants availableAmazon AffiliateVariesFind on AmazonNot trackedNo price snapshotFind on Amazon →

Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

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VariantStoreConditionPrice (snapshot)Value · BalancedCheckedOffer link
MSI RTX 5060 GAMING OCAmazonNewCheck on Amazon652026-10-29View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 AERO OCAmazonNewCheck on Amazon552026-10-29View offer →
ASUS DUAL RTX 5060NeweggNewCAD 1,300462026-10-29View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 AERO OCNeweggNewCAD 1,400432026-10-29View offer →
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCENeweggNewCAD 1,400432026-10-29View offer →

Performance and where it ranks

Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.

Performance Balanced

How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.

#28 of 40 graded graphics cards

  1. #25 AMDRX 7700 XT 35
  2. #26 NVIDIARTX 3070 Ti 34
  3. #27 NVIDIARTX 4060 Ti 8GB 33
  4. #28 NVIDIARTX 5060 31
  5. #29 NVIDIARTX 3060 Ti 28
  6. #30 AMDRX 6700 XT 28
  7. #31 NVIDIARTX 4060 26

Value Balanced

How much of that you get for today’s price.

#12 of 41 currently priced graphics cards

  1. #9 NVIDIARTX 4080 Super 77
  2. #10 NVIDIARTX 5070 Ti 76
  3. #11 NVIDIARTX 5060 Ti 8GB 76
  4. #12 NVIDIARTX 5060 74
  5. #13 NVIDIARTX 4070 71
  6. #14 AMDRX 7800 XT 71
  7. #15 NVIDIARTX 5080 70

What it is good for

Scenariothis productCapability grade · Value at current priceHigher capabilityHigher Value with current priorities
⚖Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round viewGradeNo grade Value74Higher capability RX 9070 GRE 95 +41% capabilityHigher Value with current priorities RX 9060 XT 8GB 85 +30% capability
🎮1080p GamingRaster performance · 1080pGradeA Value80Higher capability RX 9070 GRE S 100 +41% capabilityHigher Value with current priorities RX 9060 XT 8GB A 97 +30% capability
🕹1440p GamingRaster performance · 1440pGradeB Value56Higher capability RX 9070 GRE A 83 +41% capabilityHigher Value with current priorities RX 9060 XT 8GB B 66 +30% capability
🚀4K / VRRaster performance · 4K / VRGradeD Value29Higher capability RX 9070 GRE C 51 +41% capabilityHigher Value with current priorities RX 9060 XT 8GB C 34 +30% capability
💎Ray Tracing @ 1080pRay tracing capability · 1080pGradeC Value61Higher capability RX 9070 GRE B 80 +43% capability—
💎Ray Tracing @ 1440pRay tracing capability · 1440pGradeD Value53Higher capability RX 9070 GRE C 75 +52% capability—
💎Ray Tracing @ 4KRay tracing capability · 4KGradeF Value27Higher capability RX 9070 GRE F 44 +128% capability—
🤖AI / Local LLMAI compute · memory and ecosystem fitGradeC Value6Higher capability RX 9070 GRE B 16 ⚠ not a drop-in swap +78% capabilityHigher Value with current priorities RX 9060 XT 8GB C 9 ⚠ not a drop-in swap +33% capability
🎨3D Rendering3D rendering · creator workloadsGradeC Value10Higher capability RTX 5060 Ti 8GB B 13 +17% capability—
🖥Light Use & EfficiencyEfficiency · lighter workloadsGradeB Value66Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities RTX 3050 6GB S 100 +22% capability

Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.

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Trade-offs

Works well if

  • 1080p Gaming is your main prioritygraded A for 1080p Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
  • Strong-value threshold: ~CAD 585CAD 585 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-24–2026-10-29 offer frame
  • You want memory headroom — memory is not what limits it hereno memory cap applies to this grade — the raster index sets it, not the frame buffer

Consider other options if

  • Current offer is above the strong-value threshold (~CAD 585); check the price on AmazonCAD 585 is where Relative Value reaches 80 with Balanced priorities, in the 2026-10-24–2026-10-29 offer frame
  • Not the pick if 4K / VR is your main useit grades only D there

Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.

Similar options to the RTX 5060

Chosen for Balanced

Similar option · higher capability AMDRX 9070 GRE
PriceCAD 750
Relative Value95
Capability+41%
Similar option · higher capability

Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.

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Only candidates that clear the configured meaningful-upgrade gate will be shown; roles are omitted rather than filled.

Capability differences are expressed as tiers and index points, not as benchmark percentages we did not measure.

Specifications and compatibility

What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.

Core / Performance

Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
GPU chip
GB206
GPU variant
GB206-250-A1
Process node
5 nm
Transistors
21,900 million
Shading units
3840

Memory

Capacity
8 GB
Type
GDDR7
Bus width
128 bit
Effective speed
28 Gbps
Bandwidth
448 GB/s

Power / Interface

Board power (TBP)
145 W
Power connector
Varies by version
Recommended PSU
Varies by version
Bus interface
PCIe 5.0 x8

Physical / Outputs

Length
Varies by version199–281 mm across tracked variants
Height
Varies by version116–135 mm across tracked variants
Width
Varies by version
Slot thickness
Varies by version2 across tracked variants
Fans
Varies by version2 across tracked variants
Cooling
Varies by version
Outputs
Varies by version

Select an exact version for physical dimensions and connector details.

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Core / Performance

Texture units
120
ROPs
48
Ray tracing cores
30
Tensor cores
120
Base clock
2280 MHz
Boost clock
2497 MHz

Features

Upscaling
DLSS 4.5 + 5
Frame generation
multi-frame generation
Ray tracing
Supported
RGB lighting
No

Warranty & release

Release year
2025

Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.

Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-24–2026-10-29

What to check in your build

Power supply Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Power connector Unknown

Varies by version

Select a board to confirm its connector and cable-clearance needs.

Case clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Side-panel & cable clearance Unknown

Varies by version

The exact requirement depends on the version you select.

Slot space Unknown

Varies by version

Slot occupancy depends on the board cooler and thickness.

Select an exact version above for physical dimensions and connector details.

Compare all 8 board variants
VariantLengthSlot thicknessPower connectorRecommended PSU
ASUS DUAL RTX 5060228 mm21x 8-pin300 W
ASUS DUAL RTX 5060 White OC Edition228 mm21x 8-pin300 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 AERO OC281 mm21x 8-pin300 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 GAMING OC281 mm21x 8-pin300 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCE199 mm21x 8-pin300 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCE MAX OC199 mm21x 8-pin300 W
GIGABYTE RTX 5060 WINDFORCE OC199 mm21x 8-pin300 W
MSI RTX 5060 GAMING OC248 mm21x 8-pin450 W

Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.

Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.

Summary

Computed conclusion

RTX 5060 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #28 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is raster index 730. The main limitation appears when 4K / VR becomes the priority, where it grades D.

FAQ

Do all RTX 5060 boards have the same physical design?

No. Dimensions, slot thickness, cooling, power connectors and display outputs belong to the exact board. Use the Exact version selector before checking case or PSU fit.

How much case clearance should I allow for the RTX 5060?

Tracked boards range from 199 to 281 mm in length. Select the exact board, then also allow for front radiators or fans, card height, slot thickness and power-cable bend; length alone does not guarantee fit.

Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?

Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.

Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?

Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.

Useful links & sources

offer frame 2026-10-24–2026-10-29 · formula gpu-value-v1.4 · facts facts-2026-10-29 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.