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

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the top choice. Opt for the 16GB variant to ensure optimal performance, steering clear of the 8GB model. Currently, you can find the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at Amazon and Walmart starting at $489.99. While this is higher than the initial launch price of $429.99 for a reference model, it's a reasonable increase 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 an excellent GPU for 1080p gaming, outperforming the RTX 4060 Ti by about 20% and the RTX 3060 Ti by around 40%. It excels even more in games that support DLSS 4, a feature common to Blackwell cards.

If you're looking at the RTX 5070, the least expensive model is currently $609.99. For 1080p gaming, the additional $120-$130 might not be justified unless you're chasing extremely high frame rates. However, always choose a model with 16GB of VRAM; the 8GB models, 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 robust choice for 1080p gaming, outperforming its last-generation counterpart in most scenarios. It can handle nearly all games at max settings at this resolution. For games like Assassins Creed Shadows, where it might struggle, simply dialing back the ray tracing can significantly boost performance. However, there's a critical distinction to be made: the 16GB version is highly recommended, especially if you're upgrading from something older than the 3060 Ti. The 8GB model may face challenges as games become more demanding. It's unfortunate that both versions share the same name, which can make shopping for a 1080p graphics card confusing."

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card

$609.99 at Amazon

For those planning to game at 1440p, the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU is the way to go. Amazon offers the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB 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 RTX 4070 Super from the previous generation, the RTX 5070 offers similar performance. Although we hoped for a more significant generational leap, the RTX 4070 Super was already an excellent card for 1440p gaming, launching at $599.99—just $10 less than this Gigabyte 5070 model. With the RTX 4070 Super now scarce at this price point, the RTX 5070 stands out, especially in games supporting DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation. It's also more future-proof, promising improvements through driver optimizations.

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