Nvidia RTX 5060 Launches: Consider Waiting Before Buying

In April 2025, Nvidia unveiled the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, and now the more budget-friendly RTX 5060 is hitting the market, following its announcement at Computex. Priced at a starting point of $299, this GPU comes equipped with 3,840 CUDA cores spread across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, making it a solid choice for 1080p gaming. Nvidia boasts that the RTX 5060 can achieve an impressive 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with max settings, leveraging a 4x multi-frame generation.

The standout feature of this generation of Nvidia graphics cards is the Multi-Frame Generation, and the RTX 5060, despite being the entry-level model, fully supports this along with the entire DLSS 4 technology suite. However, with only 30 SMs, there are limitations to what DLSS can achieve. It's also important to note that the $299 starting price is just that—a starting point. While some models will be available at this affordable price, others will come at a higher cost, often with added features such as factory-tuned overclocking and RGB lighting.

Reviews Are Coming... Later

Although the RTX 5060 is priced to be accessible, it's advisable to hold off on purchasing until independent reviews are available. Nvidia's performance claims, while promising, are based on tests with Multi-Frame Generation enabled, and real-world performance may vary. Unfortunately, initial reviews might be delayed as Nvidia isn't providing early drivers to the press, meaning the first week or so of the GPU's life might be review-free. While the RTX 5060 is poised to be a strong contender for 1080p gaming, the Blackwell series has shown mixed results in terms of generational performance improvements.

The RTX 5060 may follow a similar performance trajectory as the RTX 5070 when compared to its predecessor, particularly in games without frame generation or ray tracing. Nvidia claims the RTX 5060 could offer up to double the performance of the RTX 4060 with frame generation enabled, but only about a 20% increase in games without these enhancements—and that's under optimal conditions.

As with any significant tech purchase, waiting for thorough reviews is crucial to ensure you're getting the best value for your money. Rest assured, the reviews will come, though you might need to exercise a bit of patience.