NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB Review
Blackwell · 16 GB · 1440p sweet spot
Specdex verdict The NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB scores 84/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
NVIDIA's 1440p sweet-spot card finally gets the VRAM it needed. Pair with DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation and 1440p ultra is firmly in reach.
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB versus its closest rivals
- +16 GB at last on x60-class
- +DLSS 4 + MFG transformative
- +Sub-200W TBP
- −8 GB SKU exists, confusing buyers
- −Bus narrower than 5070
- −No NVENC AV1 dual
Who's the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $449 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.
- Graphics card
- Adapter cables (12VHPWR / 16-pin)
- Anti-sag bracket (premium tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA cores | 4608 |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit |
| Process | TSMC 4NP |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Connector | 8-pin |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TBP | 180W |
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