GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM Card Now $490 on Amazon

If you're in the market for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card perfect for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is your best bet. Make sure to go for the 16GB variant rather than the 8GB model. Currently, you can find the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs starting at $489.99 on Amazon and Walmart. Although this price is higher than the original launch price of $429.99 for a reference model, it's 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 16GB Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card

$499.99 at Walmart

The RTX 5060 Ti shines for 1080p gaming, offering about a 20% performance boost over the RTX 4060 Ti and a 40% increase over the RTX 3060 Ti. It excels even more in games that support DLSS 4, pulling ahead significantly.

If you're considering the RTX 5070, the cheapest option currently is $609.99. For those sticking to 1080p, the extra cost might not be justified unless you're chasing very high frame rates. Always opt for a 16GB VRAM model; the 8GB versions, while cheaper, can bottleneck performance in newer, more demanding games, especially at higher resolutions like 1440p.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a standout choice for 1080p gaming. It handles most games at maximum settings with ease, and even in demanding titles like Assassins Creed Shadows, reducing ray tracing settings can significantly boost performance. However, be wary of the 8GB version. The 16GB model is highly recommended, particularly if you're upgrading from something older than the 3060 Ti. The shared naming between the 8GB and 16GB versions can make shopping confusing, so choose wisely."

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card

$609.99 at Amazon

If you're aiming for higher resolutions like 1440p, the GeForce RTX 5070 is a step up. The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB model is available exclusively for Amazon Prime members at $609.99 with free shipping and includes a voucher for the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages game.

The RTX 5070 offers performance on par with the RTX 4070 Super, though we hoped for a more significant generational leap. However, with the RTX 4070 Super no longer available at similar prices, the RTX 5070 holds its ground, especially in games that support DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation. It's a future-proof choice that will likely see performance improvements with driver optimizations.

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