| Graphics Processor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Blackwell architecture) | |
| CUDA® Cores | 3840 | |
| Core Clock Speed | 2512 MHz (Boost clock) | |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR7 | |
| Memory Clock Speed | 28 Gbps (effective) | |
| Memory Interface | 128-bit | |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | |
| Card Bus | PCI Express 5.0 x8 | |
| Outputs | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 x HDMI 2.1b | |
| Power Connectors | 1 x 8-pin | |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-550W (minimum) | |
| Card Size | L=199 W=116 H=40 mm | |
| TDP (Thermal Design Power) | 145 W |
Key Features and Performance
The GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 WINDFORCE OC 8G includes several features aimed at enhanced gaming performance and reliability:
- WINDFORCE Cooling System: This system employs two alternate-spinning Hawk fans, a large copper plate with composite copper heat pipes that directly contact the GPU, and screen cooling for effective heat dissipation. It uses server-grade thermal conductive gel for optimal contact.
- Blackwell Architecture: The card is built on the latest NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 4th Gen Ray Tracing Cores and 5th Gen Tensor Cores for enhanced AI performance and realistic ray tracing capabilities.
- AI-Enhanced Graphics: It supports advanced features like NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp, which boost frame rates, reduce system latency, and improve image quality in supported games.
- Build Quality: The card features a reinforced backplate that enhances structural integrity and a durable design with lower RDS(on) MOSFETs and solid capacitors for a longer lifespan.
- Performance: Reviewers noted performance is generally well-suited for 1080p and some 1440p gaming, with a significant performance increase (up to 20-30% on average) over its predecessor, the RTX 4060, in many titles. However, some VRAM-intensive games at ultra-high settings might face bottlenecks due to the 8GB VRAM capacity.
