Nvidia RTX 5060 Launches: Should You Wait?

Nvidia announced the launch of the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti in April 2025, and now, following an exciting reveal at Computex, the more budget-friendly RTX 5060 is available for purchase. Priced starting at $299, this GPU packs 3,840 CUDA cores spread across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors, making it a solid choice for 1080p gaming enthusiasts. Nvidia boldly claims that the RTX 5060 can deliver jaw-dropping performance at this resolution, citing a remarkable 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with max settings and multi-frame generation set to 4x.

The key feature Nvidia is emphasizing with this new generation of graphics cards is Multi-Frame Generation. While the RTX 5060 is the most affordable in the lineup, it fully supports this technology along with the entire DLSS 4 suite. However, with only 30 SMs, the potential of DLSS is somewhat limited.

It's important to note that the $299 starting price is just that—a starting point. While you can find some models at this entry-level price, there will also be pricier versions available, often enhanced with features like factory-tuned overclocking and RGB lighting.

Reviews Are Coming... Later

Despite its attractive price, it's wise to hold off on buying the RTX 5060 until you can see how it performs in real-world scenarios. Nvidia's performance claims are impressive, but they're all based on tests with Multi-Frame Generation enabled. We'll need to wait for lab results to get a true sense of its capabilities.

Unfortunately, we'll have to be patient. Unlike previous launches like the RTX 5090, Nvidia isn't providing early drivers to the press for this release, so reviews might not appear for the first week or so after the GPU hits the market. The RTX 5060 should be a good 1080p card, but the rest of the Blackwell lineup has shown limited generational improvements.

There's a chance the RTX 5060 could offer a performance boost similar to what the RTX 5070 achieved over its predecessor, especially in traditional gaming without frame generation. When questioned about the performance uplift compared to the RTX 4060, Nvidia stated that the 5060 could double performance with frame generation enabled, but only see around a 20% increase in games without ray tracing or frame generation, which is likely the best-case scenario.

As with any high-cost tech product, my recommendation is to wait for reviews before making a purchase. This way, you can ensure you're getting the best value for your money. Those reviews are on their way, but they might take a few days to surface.