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Avg. price:~£310VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):145 W

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition

6.9/10

▼Worse than 55% of graphics cards

7.5

▲Better than 64%

6.7

▼Worse than 55%

8.5

▲Better than 70%

5.0
Gaming
Gaming
5.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
4.3
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
4.4
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.3
Video editing
Video editing
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
4.3
Floating-point performance
15.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5.0
1080p
1080p
5.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
4.3
Floating-point performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
10.0%
4.4
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.7
1440p
1440p
4.7/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
4.3
Floating-point performance
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
15.0%
4.4
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.8
4K
4K
4.8/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
4.3
Floating-point performance
35.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
4.4
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition

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Performance

5.9

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

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PassMark (G3D) result

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Floating-point performance

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Memory

4.9

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VRAM

Memory type

GDDR7

GDDR version

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Platform & Features

10

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCIe lanes

DirectX version

Vulkan version

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Connectivity & Media

10

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

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DisplayPort version

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Power & Cooling

9.6

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

155 W

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Design

6.2

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Size

302x 133.5x 62 mm

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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition vs the average graphics card

Why is ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition better than the average graphics card?

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6.9% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2677 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
2,677 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
47.4% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
Newer PCIe version
This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
5.0 vs 4.0
18.8% higher base clock speed
This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2280 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
32.6% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (145 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
145 W vs 215 W
Newer DisplayPort version
This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
2.1b vs 1.4a
Newer HDMI version
This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
2.1b vs 2.1
2 newer
This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
May 2025
2,025 vs 2,023

6% higher user score
User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition
the average graphics card
ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.48 vs 8.000).
8.48 vs 8

6.9% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2677 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
2,677 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
18.8% higher base clock speed
This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2280 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
4.39x higher BF16 performance
This graphics card has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (156 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
156 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS

47.4% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
Newer GDDR version
This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
GDDR7 vs GDDR6
8x more Infinity Cache
This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
32 MB vs 4 MB

Newer PCIe version
This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
5.0 vs 4.0
2 newer
This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
May 2025
2,025 vs 2,023
Newer encoder generation
This graphics card uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
9 vs 8

Newer DisplayPort version
This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
2.1b vs 1.4a
Newer HDMI version
This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
2.1b vs 2.1

32.6% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (145 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
145 W vs 215 W
15.4% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
550 W vs 650 W
33.3% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
150 W vs 225 W
11 °C lower load temperature
This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (56 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
56 °C vs 67 °C
6.5 dB quieter under load
This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (28.9 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
28.9 dB vs 35.4 dB

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128 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
128 bit vs 256 bit
4 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
8 GB vs 12 GB
10 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
30 vs 40
64 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
120 vs 184
10 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
30 vs 40
16 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
48 vs 64
0.62 slot/s wider design
This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
3.12 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
16.9% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (316.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
316.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s

10 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
30 vs 40
64 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
120 vs 184
10 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
30 vs 40
16 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
48 vs 64
16.9% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (316.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
316.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
22.4% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (126.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
126.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
24 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
120 vs 144
14% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (19.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
19.41 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
15.2% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (12446 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
12,446 points vs 14,678.5 points

128 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
128 bit vs 256 bit
4 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
8 GB vs 12 GB

Narrower decode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1

0.62 slot/s wider design
This graphics card occupies more slots than the average graphics card (3.1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
3.12 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
8.5 mm higher card profile
This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (133.5 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
133.5 mm vs 125 mm
17 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (302 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
302 mm vs 285 mm

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en.gamegpu.com

09/06/2025

Summary of the review

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Video Card Review and Benchmarks

The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 is an entry-level graphics card based on the 5nm Blackwell architecture and the GB206 chip, featuring 3,840 CUDA cores, a 128-bit memory bus, and 8 GB of GDDR7 VRAM providing 448 GB/s of bandwidth. In terms of advantages, the card offers exceptional thermal and electrical efficiency, pulling a peak of 150 W in stress tests while keeping temperatures under a chilly 58°C via its robust, quiet three-fan TUF cooling system. It delivers highly playable frame rates at 1080p resolution when using upscaling technologies, reaching up to 146 FPS in The Last of Us Part II Remastered and 154 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 with DLSS and Frame Generation enabled. Furthermore, users can easily swap performance profiles using the physical dual-BIOS switch or the GPU Tweak III software utility. Conversely, the card suffers from notable hardware compromises, most significantly its restrictive 8 GB VRAM capacity and cut-down PCIe interface operating at just 8 lanes instead of 16. This memory limitation causes severe bottlenecks in VRAM-heavy gaming scenarios; for instance, enabling Frame Generation in DOOM: The...

pcmag.com

29/04/2026

Summary of the review

The Best Graphics Cards We've Tested for 2026 - PCMag

PCMag’s evaluation of the best graphics cards highlights a market segmented by resolution, with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 recognized for 4K superiority and DLSS 4 technology, while mid-range options like the RTX 5060 Ti are favored for mainstream builders. AMD's lineup, including the RX 9070 XT, is lauded for high-frame-rate 1440p and 4K performance, offering higher VRAM capacities often at lower price points. Key pros include Nvidia's strong software ecosystem, featuring superior ray tracing and AI frame generation, alongside AMD’s high rasterization performance per dollar. Conversely, cons for Nvidia involve steep pricing and power consumption, while AMD struggles with less refined upscaling and weaker native ray tracing.

elchapuzasinformatico.com

13/06/2025

Summary of the review

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7, review

The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7 OC Edition, based on Nvidia's Blackwell architecture, is a highly capable, efficient card designed for 1080p and light 1440p gaming with DLSS 4 support. It features a robust, triple-fan cooling system that keeps temperatures around 60 ºC, offering premium, inaudible performance with durable, military-grade components. However, the 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM creates a significant bottleneck for modern, high-fidelity gaming, resulting in potential stuttering and performance limitations at 1440p or with Ray Tracing enabled. Furthermore, its oversized physical design for a 155W card and higher price point, typical of the ASUS TUF line, may limit its value against competition.

profesionalreview.com

21/05/2025

Summary of the review

Asus TUF Gaming RTX 5060 Review en Español (Análisis completo)

The Asus TUF Gaming RTX 5060 is a mid-to-low-end custom graphics card based on Nvidia's Blackwell architecture, operating with 30 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), 3,840 CUDA cores, and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus. Built on TSMC's 4NP node, it features a heavy military/industrial triple-fan aesthetic that mirrors the larger 5060 Ti model, taking up 3 slots and requiring a standard 8-pin PCIe power connector. In terms of pure performance, the card shines at 1080p and 1440p resolutions, delivering a 22% and 38% frame rate improvement respectively over the older RTX 4060, while outperforming AMD's RX 7600 by over 30%. Furthermore, it integrates the latest DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation (MFG) which significantly boosts playable framerates in highly demanding titles, and it exhibits strong AI compute capability at 614 AI TOPS alongside impressive manual overclocking that easily pushes clock speeds past 3.1 GHz. Despite its technological advancements, the card suffers from a massive bottleneck: its 8 GB of VRAM severely limits performance at 4K resolution and causes game crashes or dramatic stuttering in memory-heavy titles like Hogwarts...

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What we like about ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition

Premium build quality with a sturdy metal backplate and industrial aesthetic
Excellent cooling performance, often maintaining temperatures below 60°C under full load
Near-silent operation, especially when using the Quiet BIOS mode
Features high-end practical additions like a dual BIOS switch and a physical GPU support holder
Supports modern technology including DLSS 4, Frame Generation, and DisplayPort 2.1b
High energy efficiency with a low power requirement (recommended 550W PSU)

What we don't like about ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition

The 8GB VRAM is considered a significant limitation for high-fidelity 1440p gaming and future titles
Bulkier 3-slot design (approximately 30-32 cm in length) may cause compatibility issues in smaller cases
Price premium over the base MSRP can make it a less attractive value compared to entry-level 5060 models
Limited generational performance improvement over previous 60-class cards in raw rasterization
The PCIe 5.0 x8 interface may lead to slight performance drops on older PCIe Gen 3 systems

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 OC Edition is a rugged, performance-oriented mid-range graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture with 3,840 CUDA cores and 8GB of next-gen GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus. It features a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2677 MHz in OC mode and a high-speed 28 Gbps memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. Key characteristics include a durable 3.1-slot vented exoskeleton, military-grade components, and a triple Axial-tech fan cooling system with dual-ball bearings for superior thermal management. Main pros include its exceptional build quality, near-silent operation under load via a Dual BIOS switch, and support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for enhanced AI-driven performance. However, its 8GB VRAM capacity can be a limiting factor for high-fidelity 1440p or 4K gaming, and its large physical footprint may cause compatibility issues in smaller PC cases.

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