GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM Now $490 on Amazon

If you're looking for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is an excellent choice. For the best performance, make sure to opt for the 16GB variant instead of the 8GB model. Currently, you can find the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs starting at $489.99 on Amazon and Walmart. While this price is higher than the launch price of $429.99 for a reference model, it's still a reasonable markup compared to other RTX 50 series cards.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Starting From $489.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Windforce OC 16GB Graphics Card

$489.99 at Amazon

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC Graphics Card

$489.99 at Amazon

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Ventus 2X Plus Graphics Card

$489.99 at Walmart

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB AMP Graphics Card

$499.99 at Amazon

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card

$499.99 at Walmart

The RTX 5060 Ti is an outstanding GPU for 1080p gaming, outperforming the RTX 4060 Ti by about 20% and the RTX 3060 Ti by approximately 40%. It shines even brighter in games that support DLSS 4, pulling ahead significantly.

If you're considering the RTX 5070, the least expensive model available is $609.99. While this card offers better performance, the additional $120-$130 may not be worth it if you're sticking to 1080p gaming unless you're aiming for exceptionally high frame rates. However, if you're looking at higher resolutions like 1440p, the RTX 5070 is a better fit.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a solid little 1080p graphics card, even when compared to its last-generation counterpart. There are very few games it can’t max out at that resolution. Even in demanding titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, you can adjust ray tracing settings for better performance. However, there's a significant caveat: the 8GB version of the card. While I highly recommend the 16GB version, especially if you're upgrading from something older than the 3060 Ti, the 8GB model will struggle more as games become increasingly demanding. It's unfortunate that both versions share the same name, which can make shopping for a 1080p graphics card confusing."

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card

$609.99 at Amazon

For those planning to game at higher resolutions like 1440p, consider stepping up to the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. Amazon currently offers the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively for Amazon Prime members at $609.99 with free shipping. This model also includes a voucher for the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages game.

Compared to the previous generation, the RTX 5070 performs similarly to the RTX 4070 Super. While we hoped for a more significant generational leap in raw performance, the RTX 4070 Super was already an excellent card for 1440p gaming, launching at $599.99, just $10 less than this Gigabyte 5070 model. However, finding an RTX 4070 Super at this price is nearly impossible now. The RTX 5070 offers superior visuals and performance in games that support DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, making it a more future-proof option that will benefit from driver optimizations.

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