Nvidia RTX 5060 Launches: Should You Wait?

Nvidia has officially launched the GeForce RTX 5060, the more budget-friendly sibling of the RTX 5060 Ti, making its debut at Computex after being initially announced in April 2025. This latest addition to the Blackwell lineup is aimed squarely at 1080p gaming enthusiasts and comes with a starting price of $299.

The RTX 5060 packs 3,840 CUDA cores spread across 30 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), offering solid performance potential for Full HD resolution gameplay. Nvidia highlights that the card can achieve an impressive 223 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1080p with maxed-out settings—though this figure does rely on DLSS 4’s Multi-Frame Generation set to 4x mode.

DLSS 4 support, particularly Multi-Frame Generation, remains one of the core innovations of the RTX 50-series, and despite being the entry-level GPU in the family, the RTX 5060 still includes full access to the suite of DLSS technologies. However, it's important to keep in mind that with only 30 SMs onboard, there are inherent limits to what even DLSS can enhance.

While the base MSRP sits at $299, consumers should be aware that this is merely the starting point. Some models will adhere closely to that price, but many others will command higher premiums due to added features like factory overclocking, enhanced cooling solutions, or RGB lighting—customizations that vary by manufacturer.

Reviews Are Coming… Just Not Right Away

Even though the RTX 5060 is positioned as a more accessible option in the new generation of GPUs, it’s wise to hold off on purchasing until independent reviews become available. While Nvidia has made strong claims regarding frame rates and performance, these figures are largely based on tests conducted with Multi-Frame Generation enabled.

Unlike previous launches—including the RTX 5090—Nvidia is not providing early review drivers for the RTX 5060. As a result, comprehensive performance assessments may take up to a week or more to surface. Based on earlier trends, the RTX 5060 is expected to offer a moderate generational uplift over the RTX 4060, especially in traditional rasterized games without ray tracing or frame generation.

When questioned about performance gains, Nvidia stated that with DLSS 4 and frame generation active, performance could nearly double compared to the prior-gen model. However, in standard gameplay scenarios without those enhancements, the improvement is estimated to be around 20%—and that’s under ideal conditions.

As always with high-end tech purchases, it's best to wait for verified benchmarks and real-world testing before making a decision. Reviews will eventually provide a clearer picture of whether the RTX 5060 delivers value for its price. Until then, patience will be your best strategy.