NVIDIA's mainstream GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs are set to launch soon, and early details regarding the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 have surfaced. The RTX 5060 Ti will come with 16 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, while the RTX 5060 will retain 8 GB.
Memory Configurations
Both cards will utilize the "PG152" board SKU and are expected to feature the GB206 GPU core. Like the current RTX 4060 series, both will have a 128-bit memory bus interface but will feature GDDR7 memory, allowing for up to 28 Gbps frequencies. This interface will result in a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
RTX 5060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti will feature 16 GB of VRAM, matching the upgraded model of the RTX 4060 Ti. The increased VRAM will benefit users gaming at 1440p, particularly when using ray tracing or high-resolution textures.
RTX 5060
The GeForce RTX 5060 will retain 8 GB of VRAM, which will put it firmly in the entry-level category for the RTX 50 series. This will be a card for 1080p gaming, though upscaling can assist in some 1440p situations. NVIDIA may consider changes if higher-capacity G7 memory modules become more widely available, but it is unlikely at launch.
Competition and Launch
NVIDIA seems unbothered by competitors such as Intel and AMD who are offering more memory on their lower end cards. Current rumors suggest that AMD RDNA 4 cards will also stick with 8 GB on the lower end. The RTX 5060 Ti & RTX 5060 are currently planned for a late February or March 2025 launch.
Preliminary RTX 50 Series Specs
| Graphics Card Name | GPU Name | GPU SMs | GPU Cores | Memory Capacity | Memory Bus | Memory Speed | Bandwidth | TBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | Blackwell GB202-300 | 170 (192 Full) | 21760 (+33%) | 32 GB GDDR7 (+33%) | 512-bit (+33%) | 28 Gbps | 1792 GB/s | 600W (+33%) |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Blackwell GB203-400 | 84 (84 Full) | 10752 (+11%) | 16 GB GDDR7 (0%) | 256-bit (0%) | 32 Gbps | 1024 GB/s | 400W (+25%) |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Blackwell GB203-300 | 70 (84 Full) | 8960 (+16%) | 16 GB GDDR7 | 256-bit (0%) | 28 Gbps | 896 GB/s | 350W (+23%) |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | Blackwell GB205 | 50 (50 SM Full) | 6400 | 12 GB GDDR7 | 192-bit (0%) | 28 Gbps | 672 GB/s | 250W (+14%) |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | Blackwell GB206? | TBD | TBD | 16 GB GDDR7 | 128-bit (0%) | 28 Gbps? | 448 GB/s | TBD |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | Blackwell GB206? | TBD | TBD | 8 GB GDDR7 | 128-bit (0%) | 28 Gbps? | 448 GB/s | TBD |
