5060 TI Review
Augie Bohnhoff
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RTX 5060 Ti Review: The New Sweet Spot for 1440p Gaming
The NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti has officially arrived, offering an ideal balance of performance, efficiency, and value for midrange gamers in 2025. Built on the powerful Blackwell architecture, it brings serious 1440p gaming capabilities, strong ray tracing, and next-gen DLSS 3.5 support.
In this review, we break down its specs, real-world gaming benchmarks, ray tracing performance, thermals, and how it stacks up against the competition.
Specs and Key Features
Here’s a full breakdown of the core specifications for the RTX 5060 Ti:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell |
| CUDA Cores | 6400 |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz |
| VRAM | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit |
| TDP | 180W |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 3rd Generation |
| Tensor Cores | 4th Generation |
| DLSS Version | DLSS 3.5 |
The 5060 Ti brings significant memory and core upgrades, positioning it as a major leap forward for mainstream gaming builds.
Gaming Performance Benchmarks
We tested the RTX 5060 Ti across several modern AAA and esports titles at Ultra settings for both 1440p and 1080p resolutions.
| Game | 1440p Ultra Settings | 1080p Ultra Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (DLSS Balanced) | 81 FPS | 123 FPS |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | 147 FPS | 195 FPS |
| Fortnite (Epic Settings) | 188 FPS | 242 FPS |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | 102 FPS | 140 FPS |
| Starfield | 68 FPS | 92 FPS |
At 1440p, the RTX 5060 Ti offers consistently smooth performance. 1080p users will easily hit high frame rates even in the most demanding titles.
Ray Tracing and DLSS 3.5 Performance
Ray tracing has always been a challenge for midrange cards — until now. With DLSS 3.5 Frame Generation, the RTX 5060 Ti makes real-time ray tracing accessible without sacrificing playability.
| Game | Ray Tracing (On) Without DLSS | Ray Tracing (On) With DLSS 3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (Ultra RT) | 42 FPS | 78 FPS |
| Control (High RT) | 58 FPS | 110 FPS |
| Alan Wake 2 (Max RT) | 36 FPS | 72 FPS |
DLSS 3.5 nearly doubles ray-traced frame rates in supported titles, while keeping image quality high and latency low.
Thermals and Power Efficiency
With an efficient 180W power draw, the RTX 5060 Ti delivers excellent performance without running hot or loud.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak GPU Temperature | 68°C |
| Average Gaming Temperature | 64°C |
| Fan Noise Level | ~33 dB |
| Recommended PSU | 600W |
Its quiet operation and low thermal output make it an ideal choice for compact or low-noise gaming setups.
Pricing and Market Position
The RTX 5060 Ti is priced at $429 USD, positioning it in the sweet spot between budget and high-end options.
| GPU | Approximate Price | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 5060 Ti | $429 | 1440p Gaming, Ray Tracing, DLSS 3.5 |
| RX 7800 XT (AMD) | $479 | Strong Rasterization |
| RTX 4070 | $599 | Higher 4K Capability |
Compared to AMD's midrange RDNA 4 offerings, the 5060 Ti offers superior ray tracing and AI features, making it a smart buy for future-proofing.
Final Verdict
The RTX 5060 Ti is an outstanding choice for gamers who want:
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Smooth 1440p Ultra gameplay
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Reliable ray tracing performance
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Energy-efficient, quiet systems
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Advanced features like DLSS 3.5
It may not be the ultimate card for 4K Ultra enthusiasts, but for the majority of gamers, it hits a near-perfect balance of price, power, and features.
| Who Should Buy | Who Should Wait |
|---|---|
| 1440p Ultra Gamers | Hardcore 4K Enthusiasts |
| Builders Needing Efficiency | Gamers Wanting Top-End Specs |
| Fans of DLSS + Ray Tracing Games | Entry-Level Budget Gamers |
Final Score: 4.5 / 5
Why 4.5 instead of 5.0?
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+ Excellent 1440p performance
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+ Strong ray tracing with DLSS 3.5
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+ Quiet and power-efficient
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− Slightly pricier than last-gen equivalents
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− Not built for native 4K Ultra gaming
