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

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is your best bet. Make sure to snag the 16GB variant rather than the 8GB model. Currently, you can find the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs at Amazon and Walmart starting at $489.99. Although this is higher than the initial launch price of $429.99 for a reference model, the price increase is less severe 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 is a powerhouse for 1080p gaming, offering a 20% performance boost over the RTX 4060 Ti and a 40% increase over the RTX 3060 Ti. It excels even further in games that utilize DLSS 4 technology, pulling ahead of its predecessors.

If you're sticking to 1080p gaming, spending an extra $120-$130 on the RTX 5070, which starts at $609.99, might not be worth it unless you're chasing extremely high frame rates. Always opt for a model with 16GB of VRAM; the 8GB variants, though cheaper, can significantly 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 stellar choice for 1080p gaming, outperforming its last-generation counterpart in most scenarios. It handles nearly every game at max settings at 1080p, and even in challenging titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, tweaking ray tracing settings can yield impressive results. However, the 8GB version of the card falls short as games become more demanding, making the 16GB model a much better choice, especially if you're upgrading from something older than the RTX 3060 Ti. The shared naming between the 8GB and 16GB versions can make shopping confusing, but the 16GB model is the clear winner for future-proofing."

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, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5070 is advisable. Amazon offers the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively for Amazon Prime members at $609.99, including free shipping and a voucher for the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages game.

The RTX 5070 matches the performance of the RTX 4070 Super, which was already a top performer for 1440p gaming. Although the raw performance improvement from the last generation might be modest, the RTX 5070 shines in games that support DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, offering a more future-proof option with potential for further enhancements through driver optimizations.

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