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

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card perfect for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti stands out as an excellent choice. It's crucial to opt for the 16GB variant rather than the 8GB model to ensure top-notch performance. Currently, you can snag the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs at Amazon and Walmart starting at $489.99. While this price is higher than the initial 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 16G Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card

$499.99 at Walmart

The RTX 5060 Ti delivers outstanding performance for 1080p gaming, surpassing the RTX 4060 Ti by approximately 20% and the RTX 3060 Ti by around 40%. In games that support DLSS 4, the RTX 5060 Ti pulls even further ahead. If you're considering the RTX 5070, which starts at $609.99, the additional cost might not be justified for 1080p gaming unless you're aiming for exceptionally high frame rates. However, always choose a model with 16GB of VRAM to avoid performance bottlenecks in newer, more demanding games and when playing at higher resolutions like 1440p.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a robust choice for 1080p gaming, even when compared to its last-generation counterpart. It can handle most games at max settings at this resolution. In titles where it struggles, such as Assassin's Creed Shadows, you can simply adjust the ray tracing settings for better performance. The caveat here is the 8GB version of the card. While the 16GB model is highly recommended, especially for those upgrading from something older than the 3060 Ti, the 8GB card may struggle as games become more demanding. It's unfortunate that both versions share the same name, as it can lead to confusion when shopping for a 1080p graphics card."

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card

$609.99 at Amazon

For gamers aiming at higher resolutions like 1440p, stepping up to the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU is advisable. The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card is available exclusively for Amazon Prime members at $609.99, with free shipping and a voucher for the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages game.

Compared to previous generation GPUs, the RTX 5070 performs similarly to the RTX 4070 Super. While we hoped for a more significant generational leap, the RTX 4070 Super was already a top performer at 1440p, with a launch price of $599.99. At this point, finding an RTX 4070 Super at this price is nearly impossible. The RTX 5070 not only looks and performs better than the RTX 4070 Super in games supporting DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation but also offers better future-proofing with ongoing driver optimizations.

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