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

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card optimized for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti stands out as an excellent choice. It's crucial to opt for the 16GB variant rather than the 8GB model to ensure you get the best performance. Currently, you can find the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs starting at $489.99 on Amazon and Walmart. Although this price is higher than the original launch price of $429.99 for a reference model, it's a more reasonable markup 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 performance boost of around 20% over the RTX 4060 Ti and a whopping 40% over the RTX 3060 Ti. Its advantage becomes even more pronounced in games that support DLSS 4.

For those considering a step up, the least expensive RTX 5070 GPU is available for $609.99. If you're sticking to 1080p, the additional cost might not be justified unless you're chasing exceptionally high frame rates. Remember, choosing a model with 16GB of VRAM is essential, as the 8GB versions can bottleneck performance in newer, more demanding games and at higher resolutions like 1440p.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a solid choice for 1080p gaming, even when compared to its last-generation counterpart. It can handle most games at maximum settings at this resolution, and in cases where it struggles, like with Assassin's Creed Shadows, simply reducing the ray tracing settings can significantly improve performance. However, the 8GB version poses a significant limitation. While the 16GB model is highly recommended, especially for those upgrading from something older than the 3060 Ti, the 8GB variant may struggle with increasingly demanding games. It's unfortunate that both versions share the same name, which can make selecting the right card for 1080p gaming 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 gamers eyeing higher resolutions like 1440p, the GeForce RTX 5070 is a wise upgrade. The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card is exclusively available for Amazon Prime members at $609.99, complete 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. While we hoped for a larger leap in raw performance, the RTX 4070 Super was already a stellar choice for 1440p gaming, launching at $599.99. However, finding an RTX 4070 Super at this price is now nearly impossible. The RTX 5070 excels in games with DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, offering a more future-proof option with potential improvements from driver optimizations.

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