RTX 5060 8GB vs RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Oliver Kanani
Nov 7
2 min read

Which One Should You Choose?

The RTX 50-series has brought NVIDIA’s new Blackwell architecture to the mainstream, promising improved ray tracing, DLSS 4 support, and better power efficiency. For many gamers, the real decision comes down to the RTX 5060 8GB and the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Both target the mid-range sweet spot, but they aren’t as close as their names suggest.

If you're deciding which one belongs in your next gaming PC (or, like me, building systems for customers), the key differences are worth breaking down — especially before we plug in real performance benchmarks.

Specs Breakdown (5060 vs 5060 Ti )

Specification	RTX 5060 8GB	RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
CUDA Cores	3,840	4,608
VRAM	8GB GDDR7	16GB GDDR7
Memory Bus	128-bit	128-bit
Typical Power Draw	~145W	~180W
Launch MSRP	~$299	~$429

What stands out most?

Both cards have the same memory speed and bus width, so raw bandwidth is the same — but the Ti has more cores and double the VRAM. This means:

Higher raw performance ceiling
Much better capacity for future games
Better support for high-res textures and mods

Where the Difference Actually Matters

1080p Gaming

At 1080p, both cards are more than capable. You can expect excellent performance with high settings and DLSS enabled. The performance gap may not feel huge here — especially in non-RT (rasterized) titles.

1440p Gaming

This is where the Ti starts to pull away. The extra cores help, but the VRAM difference becomes the deciding factor in many modern titles. Games like Hogwarts Legacy, The Last of Us, or Starfield already push past 8GB memory footprints on high settings.

Ray Tracing

Ray tracing workloads benefit heavily from both:

Extra cores
DLSS 4 scaling

The Ti can maintain higher visual settings while staying above smooth framerates. The 5060 can still handle ray tracing, but you’ll likely need to lower RT presets or rely more aggressively on DLSS.