NVIDIA publicly announced that its highly anticipated GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards will debut on April 16. The 16 GB and 8 GB GPU models will enter the market to provide high-performance gaming functionality at below $500. The new release date for the graphics cards comes after the postponement of the original March schedule because NVIDIA wants to prevent the supply problems and price instability that affected previous RTX 50-series releases.
Key Specifications and Performance Upgrades
The RTX 5060 Ti runs on Blackwell architecture by NVIDIA, which contains GB206-300-A1 GPU. Below are the critical specs:
| Feature | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | RTX 4060 Ti (Previous Gen) |
| Cores | 4,608 | 4,608 | 4,352 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| VRAM | 16 GB GDDR7 | 8 GB GDDR7 | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 28 Gbps | 28 Gbps | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| TDP | 180W | 180W | 160W |
| Launch Price (USD) | $449 (Est.) | $399 (Est.) | 499(16GB)/499(16GB)/399 (8 GB) |
Users of the RTX 5060 Ti benefit from a 55% increased bandwidth compared to the RTX 4060 Ti because of its 28 Gbps GDDR7 memory. Gamers who aim for 1440p or content creation should select the 16 GB model, while people watching at 1080p should choose the 8 GB version according to the target budget.
Why Gamers Should Care
- The GDDR7 memory technology enhances data transfer speed to minimize game delays when playing titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.
- Advanced cooling solutions will effectively handle heat generation even though the GPU has a higher TDP of 20W than the RTX 4060 Ti.
- Future-proofing features of the 16 GB model enable AI upscaling functions alongside ray tracing features because additional VRAM does not present any limitations.
Market Impact and Pricing Strategy
NVIDIA released both VRAM models at once to accommodate different gamer requirements. Gamers seeking extended performance opt for the 16 GB version, yet customers seeking competitive pricing can choose the 8 GB alternative, which outmatches AMD’s Radeon RX 7700 XT. According to industry analysts, the RTX 4090 price rise happened after its launch because supply dropped below the level of demand.
What’s Next for NVIDIA
In late April, NVIDIA plans to launch the non-Ti RTX 5060 with an 8 GB GDDR7 memory capacity. The products within NVIDIA’s Blackwell collection receive attention because the flagship RTX 5090 features 32 GB VRAM and operates at 2.4 GHz. Currently, the RTX 5060 Ti is the company’s main offering for achieving an ideal blend of system speed and budget affordability. Starting April 16, regular customers can purchase upgraded RX 5090 GPUs from retailers such as Newegg and Best Buy.