Nvidia RTX 5060 Released: Should You Wait?

Nvidia unveiled the RTX 5060 alongside the RTX 5060 Ti in April 2025, and the more budget-friendly RTX 5060 is now hitting the market, following an announcement at Computex. Priced starting at $299, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 boasts 3,840 CUDA cores spread across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, promising robust 1080p gaming performance. Nvidia boldly claims that the RTX 5060 can achieve up to 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with max settings, though this impressive figure is achieved with multi-frame generation cranked up to 4x.

The key feature Nvidia is emphasizing with this generation of GPUs is Multi-Frame Generation, and the RTX 5060, despite being the entry-level model, fully supports this along with the entire DLSS 4 technology suite. However, it's worth noting that with only 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, there are limits to what DLSS can achieve.

Remember, the $299 price is just a starting point. While you can find models at this price, many RTX 5060 variants will cost more, offering enhancements such as factory overclocking and RGB lighting.

Reviews Are Coming... Later

Even though the RTX 5060 is positioned as an affordable option, it's wise to hold off on purchasing until independent reviews are available. Nvidia's performance claims are impressive, but they're based on Multi-Frame Generation being active. Without real-world testing in the lab, we won't know the true capabilities of this GPU.

Unfortunately, reviews will be delayed. Unlike previous launches in this generation, such as the RTX 5090, Nvidia isn't providing an early driver to the press, so comprehensive reviews might not surface until a week or so after the GPU's release. The RTX 5060 is expected to be a solid choice for 1080p gaming, but the rest of the Blackwell lineup has shown modest generational improvements.

The RTX 5060 might mirror the performance gains seen with the RTX 5070 over its predecessor, especially in traditional gaming without frame generation. Nvidia stated that the RTX 5060 could see performance doubled with frame generation enabled, but only around a 20% increase in games without ray tracing or frame generation – and that's under optimal conditions.

As with any high-cost tech product, it's advisable to wait for reviews before making a purchase decision to ensure you're getting value for money. Those reviews are on the way, though they might take a few days to appear.