GeForce RTX 5060 Ti: 16GB VRAM, $490 on Amazon

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card tailored for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti stands out as an excellent choice. It's crucial to opt for the 16GB variant over the 8GB model. Currently, you can find the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs starting at $489.99 on Amazon and Walmart. Although this is higher than the initial launch price of $429.99 for a reference model, the price increase is relatively modest 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 16GB Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card

$499.99 at Walmart

The RTX 5060 Ti delivers exceptional performance for 1080p gaming, outshining the RTX 4060 Ti by about 20% and the RTX 3060 Ti by approximately 40%. Its performance advantage is even more pronounced in games that leverage DLSS 4 technology.

While the least expensive RTX 5070 GPU is available for $609.99, the additional cost of $120-$130 might not be justified if you're sticking to 1080p gaming, unless you're chasing ultra-high frame rates. It's essential to choose a model with 16GB of VRAM, as the 8GB versions, although cheaper, can bottleneck performance in newer, more demanding games, especially at higher resolutions like 1440p.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a robust 1080p graphics card, outperforming its last-generation counterpart impressively. It handles most games at max settings at 1080p, and even in challenging titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, slight adjustments to ray tracing settings can significantly boost performance. However, the 8GB version of the card poses a major caveat. While the 16GB version is highly recommended, particularly for those upgrading from something older than the 3060 Ti, the 8GB model may struggle with future game demands. It's unfortunate that both versions share the same name, which can make shopping for a 1080p graphics card more confusing."

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card

$609.99 at Amazon

For those planning to game 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 the previous generation, the RTX 5070 matches the performance of the RTX 4070 Super. Although 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, just $10 less than this Gigabyte 5070 model. With the RTX 4070 Super no longer available at this price point, the RTX 5070 offers enhanced performance in games supporting DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, making it a more future-proof option that will benefit from ongoing driver optimizations.

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