The RTX 5060 introduces Blackwell architecture, GDDR7 memory, and support for DLSS 4 and Multi‑Frame Generation (MFG). While it's positioned as a budget card, it's showing solid gains over RTX 4060—especially in DLSS-enabled titles.
🎮 Raster FPS & DLSS‑Enhanced Gaming
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At 1080p native, RTX 5060 renders ~26% faster than the RTX 4060, placing it closer to RTX 4060 Ti levels in everyday raster workloads.
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According to Tom’s Hardware, Cyberpunk 2077 ran ~25% smoother on RTX 5060 versus 4060 under DLSS 4 and frame generation conditions.
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Tom’s Guide confirms 1080p FPS often exceeded 200 FPS in titles like Doom: The Dark Ages and Hogwarts Legacy when MFG was enabled. Average FPS hits ~200–230 FPS.
🔧 In-Game FPS Highlights
Figure 1 (top-left image): Nvidia’s official bar chart showing DLSS 4 + Frame Gen enabled results—highlighting huge framerate uplifts in titles including Hogwarts Legacy, Black Myth: Wukong, and Cyberpunk.
Figure 2 (top-right image): “Over 100 FPS” chart across popular games at 1080p, showing consistent triple-digit performance, especially in esports and optimized titles (Doom, Marvel Rivals, Avowed).
Figure 3 (bottom-left image): Full benchmark hierarchy chart showing relative FPS ranking; the RTX 5060 sits well above RTX 4060 and close behind RTX 5080/5070 Ti.
Figure 4 (bottom-right image): GamersNexus 1440p FireStrike chart showing ~104 FPS average, roughly 25% ahead of RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3060 Ti.
🧪 Synthetic & 1440p Benchmarks
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At 1440p, the RTX 5060 averages ~46 FPS, similar to RTX 3070 or RX 7700 XT, offering modest gains over the RTX 4060.
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In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, RTX 5060 only achieves ~68 FPS, making it just ~11% faster than RTX 4060 despite architectural improvements.
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Tom’s Guide described it as an “underwhelming upgrade” unless DLSS generation is widely used across titles.
⚡ Power & VRAM Limitations
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The GPU draws slightly more power than RTX 4060, due to GDDR7 VRAM, and aggregate performance is about 5% higher.
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A key drawback: the 8 GB VRAM buffer limits gameplay at high resolution or ultra-texture settings, resulting in stutter or frame dips in demanding titles.
🗣️ Community Feedback
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Reddit feedback was mixed:
“It barely beats RTX 3070 from 5 years ago. Not much progress in the x60 range.”
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Some reviews claim Nvidia restricted critical assessments of the RTX 5060 before launch, causing skepticism around its real-world value.
✅ Quick Summary Table
| Scenario | RTX 4060 | RTX 5060 | Relative Gain |
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| 1080p Native (raster gaming) | ~X FPS | ~26% higher | Solid uplift (>~25%) |
| 1440p native | ~37–40 FPS | ~46 FPS | Modest, borderline usable |
| DLSS 4 + MFG gameplay | — | 200–230 FPS | Massive boost |
| Power & Efficiency | Baseline | +5% aggregate | Slightly higher TDP |
| VRAM headroom at 1440p | Limited | Still limited (8GB) | 8GB buffer bottleneck |
🧾 Final Take: Is the RTX 5060 Worth It?
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If you're gaming at 1080p with DLSS 4/Multi‑Frame Generation support, RTX 5060 delivers exceptional frame rates for a $299 price point.
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For 1440p raster gaming without DLSS, performance is underwhelming (~46 FPS avg), with VRAM limiting stability.
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Unless you're focused on esports or DLSS-compatible titles, cards with 12–16 GB VRAM or the RTX 4060 Ti / RX 9060 XT may offer better long-term value.
📌 TL;DR
RTX 5060 delivers excellent FPS in DLSS 4-enabled titles at 1080p and up to ~26% improvement over RTX 4060—but its 8 GB VRAM buffer and mediocre 1440p performance make it a niche option best suited to competitive or DLSS-optimized gaming.
