If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card tailored for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti stands out as an excellent choice. For the best experience, opt for the **16GB variant** rather than the 8GB model. Currently, both Amazon and Walmart are offering the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs starting at an attractive price of $489.99. While this is higher than the initial launch price of $429.99 for a reference model, it's still a 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 16G Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card
$499.99 at Walmart
The RTX 5060 Ti is a powerhouse for 1080p gaming, outperforming the RTX 4060 Ti by about 20% and the RTX 3060 Ti by approximately 40%. With the advantage of DLSS 4 support, this card pulls ahead even further in compatible games. For those looking to stick with 1080p gaming, spending an extra $120-$130 on the RTX 5070 might not be justified unless you're aiming for significantly higher frame rates. However, always ensure you select a model with 16GB of VRAM, as the 8GB models, although cheaper, can bottleneck performance in newer, more demanding titles and at higher resolutions like 1440p.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas
"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a robust choice for 1080p gaming, even when compared to its last-generation counterpart. It can handle most games at maximum settings at this resolution. For those few titles where it struggles, such as 'Assassin's Creed Shadows,' simply dialing back the ray tracing can significantly boost performance. However, there's a critical point to consider: the 8GB version of the card. While the 16GB model is highly recommended, especially for those upgrading from something older than the 3060 Ti, the 8GB variant could face challenges as games become more demanding. It's unfortunate that both versions share the same name, as it may confuse consumers shopping for a 1080p graphics card."
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 targeting higher resolutions like 1440p, stepping up to the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU is advisable. Amazon currently offers the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively for Amazon Prime members at $609.99, 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, which was already a top performer at 1440p and launched at $599.99. Although the raw performance improvement from the last generation might be modest, the RTX 5070 excels in games supporting DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, making it a more future-proof choice with potential for further optimization through driver updates.
