G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 59.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Draws 145W instead of 180W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅11.4% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 120).

Trade-offs

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26.8% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 59.6 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌24.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 145W.

GeForce RTX 5060

2025

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.7 vs 59.6 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Draws 145W instead of 180W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅11.4% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅20% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (144 vs 120).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (120 vs 144), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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26.8% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 59.6 vs 69.7 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
❌24.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 145W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than GeForce RTX 5060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.4% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 8.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 144 vs 120 Tensor cores.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5060 is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is about 26.8% more expensive on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 11.4% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 8.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 5060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 5060 make more sense than GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (145W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB currently gives you 8.5% higher G3D Mark and 11.4% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 5060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 5060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	176 FPS	176 FPS
medium	161 FPS	161 FPS
high	141 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	141 FPS
medium	117 FPS	117 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	92 FPS
medium	78 FPS	78 FPS
high	66 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	59 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	378 FPS	490 FPS
medium	322 FPS	402 FPS
high	256 FPS	317 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	318 FPS
medium	206 FPS	255 FPS
high	166 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	178 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	160 FPS
medium	97 FPS	135 FPS
high	80 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	90 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	835 FPS	856 FPS
medium	676 FPS	694 FPS
high	594 FPS	616 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	508 FPS
1440p
low	639 FPS	665 FPS
medium	516 FPS	531 FPS
high	443 FPS	461 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	381 FPS
4K
low	422 FPS	450 FPS
medium	339 FPS	358 FPS
high	289 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	254 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
1080p
low	743 FPS	744 FPS
medium	608 FPS	610 FPS
high	532 FPS	533 FPS
ultra	469 FPS	479 FPS
1440p
low	600 FPS	601 FPS
medium	490 FPS	491 FPS
high	424 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	377 FPS
4K
low	362 FPS	363 FPS
medium	310 FPS	311 FPS
high	287 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	234 FPS	254 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,599 points. Launch price was $379.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 scores 20,836 versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 22,599 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads by 8.5%. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 2572 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) with 120 Tensor cores vs 144.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
G3D Mark Score	20,836	22,599+8%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3840	4608+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.18 TFLOPS	23.7 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	2497 MHz	2572 MHz+3%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	120	144+20%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB	4.5 MB+18%
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	30	36+20%
Tensor Cores	120	144+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	Yes (DLSS 4)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR7. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060) vs NVENC 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs NVDEC 6th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Encoder	NVENC 9th gen	NVENC 9th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 6th gen	NVDEC 6th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 180W — a 21.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
TDP	145W-19%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W-25%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	241mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	143.7+15%	125.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB launched at $379. The GeForce RTX 5060 costs 21.1% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 5060 offers 16.9% better value.