NVIDIA announced the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs, boasting significant performance improvements, with prices set at $300 for the 5060 and $380 for the 5060 Ti (8GB), while the 16GB variant is priced at $430. The launch is scheduled for April 16, but the impact of tariffs and economic factors could affect market prices, leading to advice for consumers to consider the used GPU market or wait for better buying conditions.
In a recent announcement, NVIDIA unveiled its new RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs, claiming significant performance improvements over previous generations. The company stated that the 5060 Ti is purportedly 50 times better than the 1060, although this claim is met with skepticism due to the selective nature of the benchmarks presented. The pricing for the GPUs is set at $300 for the RTX 5060 and $380 for the 5060 Ti (8GB), with a higher variant of the 5060 Ti (16GB) priced at $430. However, the actual market prices may vary due to fluctuating tariffs and other economic factors, complicating the assessment of their value.
The launch date for the 5060 Ti is scheduled for April 16, while the 5060’s release remains to be determined, likely aligning with the anticipated 9060 class. The 5060 features 8GB of GDDR7 memory, whereas the 5060 Ti offers both 8GB and 16GB options. The memory configuration raises questions, particularly since the 5070 model has only 12GB of memory, leading to confusion among consumers regarding the positioning of these cards within NVIDIA’s lineup.
The specifications of the 5060 Ti include 4608 CUDA cores, 144 tensor cores, a memory clock of 14,001 MHz, and a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The 5060, in contrast, has 3840 CUDA cores but shares the same memory bandwidth. The video highlights the ongoing trend of NVIDIA’s lower-tier cards having competitive memory capacities compared to higher-tier models, which can create confusion for consumers trying to navigate their options.
NVIDIA also provided some early benchmarks, suggesting that the 5060 Ti would offer a 20% performance uplift over the 4060 Ti in specific scenarios. However, the video emphasizes the importance of a thorough review process to provide a more accurate picture of performance, especially without the influence of technologies like DLSS. The marketing claims made by NVIDIA are scrutinized for their potential to mislead consumers, particularly when the fine print regarding testing conditions is not prominently displayed.
Finally, the video discusses the broader context of pricing and market dynamics, noting that tariffs and other economic conditions could significantly impact the final prices consumers face. The speaker advises potential buyers to consider the used market for GPUs or to wait for a more favorable buying environment, as the current pricing landscape is unpredictable. A thorough review of the new cards is promised, with a focus on performance relative to price, as well as an exploration of the ongoing tariff situation affecting the hardware market.