GeForce RTX 5060
Model frame rate limits of 103, 77 and 44 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is a mid-range graphics card in our database and built for 1440p, and comfortably past 100 FPS at 1080p in most games.
Its 8GB of memory is the limit to watch: the newest games at 1440p with high textures can exceed it.
Its closest Intel rival is the Intel Arc B580, which is 12% slower at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~80 | ~60 | ~35 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~135 | ~100 | ~55 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~120 | ~90 | ~50 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~245 | ~185 | ~105 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Ryzen 5 3600 | 98 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 5 2600 | 77 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 44 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-11400 | 103 gpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 103 even | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 103 even | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 103 even | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 103 even | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 103 even | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 103 even | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 100 even | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 98 even | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 95 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 94 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 94 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 94 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 93 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 92 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 91 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i5-9400F | 89 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4600G | 88 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i5-8400 | 87 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4500 | 86 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 86 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 82 cpu | 77 gpu | 44 gpu |
| Core i3-9100F | 81 cpu | 77 even | 44 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 1600 | 73 cpu | 73 cpu | 44 gpu |
GeForce RTX 5060 Compared
- RTX 5060 vs RTX 4060 — The RTX 5060 is about 19% faster than the RTX 4060 at 4K and 17% faster at 1440p.
- RX 9060 XT 16GB vs RTX 5060 — The RX 9060 XT 16GB is about 20% faster than the RTX 5060 at 4K and 17% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5060 vs Arc B580 — The RTX 5060 is about 13% faster than the Arc B580 at 4K and 12% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5060 vs RX 9060 XT 8GB — The RX 9060 XT 8GB is about 16% faster than the RTX 5060 at 4K and 12% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5060 vs RTX 3060 — The RTX 5060 is about 47% faster than the RTX 3060 at 4K and 40% faster at 1440p.
- RTX 5060 vs RTX 3060 Ti — The RTX 5060 is about 7% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti at 4K and 7% faster at 1440p.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Series | NVIDIA RTX 50 Series |
| Video memory | 8 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 13,436 |
| PCI Express | 5.0 ×8 |
| Released | 2025 |
Other Cards in the NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 5050 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 5070 CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the GeForce RTX 5060?
At 1440p, the Ryzen 5 2600 is the slowest processor that keeps the GeForce RTX 5060 fully fed. At 1080p the card can run faster, so you need more: the Ryzen 5 3600 or better.
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 good for 1440p?
Yes, at sensible settings. It averages around 77 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, so 60 FPS and above is realistic, with upscaling helping in the heaviest games.
Is 8GB of VRAM enough on the GeForce RTX 5060?
For 1080p, mostly. 8GB is enough at 1080p, but some recent games at 1440p with high textures exceed it, which shows up as stutter rather than a lower average.
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 faster than the Intel Arc B580?
Yes. The GeForce RTX 5060 is about 12% faster at 1440p in our model (77 vs 69 FPS).