Nvidia unveiled the RTX 5060 alongside the RTX 5060 Ti back in April 2025, and now the more budget-friendly GPU has arrived following its introduction at Computex.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 starts at $299, offering 3,840 CUDA cores across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, which should deliver solid 1080p gaming performance. According to Nvidia, the RTX 5060 can deliver impressive results at this resolution. For example, the company states the RTX 5060 can achieve 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with maximum settings—though this is with multi-frame generation set to 4x.
Multi-frame generation is a key feature Nvidia is highlighting for this new generation of graphics cards. While the RTX 5060 is the most accessible model, it includes full support for Multi-Frame Generation and the complete DLSS 4 technology suite. That said, with only 30 SMs, keep in mind that DLSS still has its performance limitations.
Also note that the $299 price is an entry point. Some models will launch at this price, but many variants of the RTX 5060 will be priced higher, often including extra features such as factory overclocking and RGB lighting.
Reviews Are Coming... Later
Even though the RTX 5060 is reasonably affordable—assuming the $299 MSRP remains stable—it's wise to wait for performance reviews before making a purchase. Nvidia has shared strong performance figures, but these were measured with Multi-Frame Generation active. Real-world performance can only be confirmed through hands-on testing.
Unfortunately, there will be a short wait. Unlike earlier Blackwell series launches like the RTX 5090, Nvidia has not provided an early driver to the press. This means reviews will not appear until the GPU has been available for roughly a week. The RTX 5060 may prove to be a solid choice for 1080p gaming, though the Blackwell lineup overall has faced challenges in delivering significant generational improvements.
Performance-wise, the RTX 5060 could see a boost comparable to the RTX 5070’s over its predecessor, especially in standard gaming scenarios without frame generation. When asked about the performance gain over the RTX 4060, Nvidia stated the 5060 can deliver nearly double the performance with frame generation enabled, and roughly 20% faster in games not using ray tracing or frame generation—though the latter is likely an ideal-case estimate.
As with any premium tech product, it’s best to wait for trusted reviews before buying. Those reviews are on the way—they may just take a few extra days to appear.
