The upcoming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU is rumored to deliver performance on par with the previous-generation RTX 4070 laptop GPU, promising substantial upgrades for gaming laptops.
Performance Expectations
While details about core counts and other specifications are still limited, a leak from Golden Pig Upgrade on Weibo suggests the RTX 5060 mobile GPU will match the performance of the RTX 4070 laptop GPU. This would make it capable of running most games at 1080p resolution with maxed-out settings, and many games at 1440p with a stable 60 FPS.
The RTX 5060 is expected to feature 8GB of VRAM, likely GDDR7, on a 128-bit bus. GDDR7 memory should provide a substantial increase in memory bandwidth compared to the GDDR6 used in the RTX 4060 and 4070 laptop GPUs. Estimated bandwidth for the RTX 5060 is around 507 GB/s, almost double that of the RTX 4060 and 4070.
Uncertainties and Future Outlook
While the performance of the RTX 5060 is expected to match the RTX 4070, it may still perform closer to the RTX 4060 laptop GPU, given the typically small differences between mobile GPUs. Official details are still limited as the industry focuses on desktop variants. We will have to wait and see how the RTX 50 laptop lineup evolves.
Disclaimer: Keep in mind that this information is based on a leak and should be taken with a grain of salt. Official specifications and benchmarks will reveal the true performance of the RTX 5060 mobile GPU.
