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ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£530VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):180 W

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB Review: Compare 117 technical specifications, 9 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB

7.7/10

▲Better than 60% of graphics cards

7.7

▲Better than 75%

7.3

▲Better than 54%

8.2

▲Better than 69%

8.1

★Better than 94%

6.8
Gaming
Gaming
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Measures floating-point compute power, dedicated VRAM capacity, ray-tracing hardware, and modern PCIe generation bandwidth.
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%
5.2
FP32 performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
5.1
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.0
Video editing
Video editing
9.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates hardware AV1 encoding support, generous video memory, raw compute power, and fast interface throughput.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
5.2
FP32 performance
15.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.8
1080p
1080p
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Assesses pure rasterization power and VRAM balance optimized for consistently high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
55.0%
5.2
FP32 performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
10.0%
5.1
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.8
1440p
1440p
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Measures compute throughput, sufficient VRAM buffer, and ray-tracing performance tailored for sharp 1440p gaming.
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%
5.2
FP32 performance
30.0%
10
VRAM
15.0%
5.1
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.1
4K
4K
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates ultra-high compute capability, heavy VRAM capacities, and advanced ray-tracing cores required for native 4K gaming.
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%
5.2
FP32 performance
35.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
5.1
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version

Where to buy

N/A~ £530

Best rankings

What reviewers say about the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB

Based on 6 · 3

Reviewers praise its cooling, build quality and DLSS features, but find it bulky, pricey and outpaced by rival cards.

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Mixed views

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What owners say about the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB

Based on 232 owners sharing their experience in online comments

68%positive6%mixed26%negative

Owners praise smooth gaming and generous memory, while limited VRAM and driver problems frustrate some.

What owners like

Owners say it runs demanding games smoothly at 1080p and 1440p, and near 4K with DLSS, without stutter even with heavy texture mods.50
Owners say the 16GB avoids the VRAM limits that cause stutters on 12GB cards, allowing max textures and large AI models.21
Owners say DLSS 4 frame generation makes games feel silky smooth with little added input lag when Reflex is on.18
Owners upgrading from GTX 10-series, RTX 2060 or 3060 cards, or from consoles report a large, clearly noticeable performance jump.16
Owners use it for ComfyUI image generation, local language models, CAD and 4K video editing, where the 16GB VRAM is fully used.10
Owners report gaming at roughly 130 to 160 watts, well below rival cards, and undervolting cuts power draw further.8
Owners run Cyberpunk path tracing at 1080p with DLSS and 2x frame generation smoothly, and about 50 fps at 1440p with DLSS Performance.7
Some owners see boost clocks of about 2750 to 2900 MHz, and overclocking adds roughly 10 to 15 percent more performance.6

What owners dislike

Some owners get black screens or stalled installs after updating Nvidia drivers; a clean DDU reinstall fixed one case.5
Some owners say demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds stay under 60 fps at 1440p without frame generation; a 5070 is faster.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB

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Performance

6.3

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FP32 performance

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Memory

6.6

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VRAM

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Features

9.8

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Connectivity

10

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

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Power

9.4

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

180 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 Ti OC Edition 16GB vs the average graphics card

Why is ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB better than the average graphics card?

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6.3% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,662 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,662 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
25.4% higher base clock speed
This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,407 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
2,407 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
4 GB more VRAM
This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
16 GB vs 12 GB
47.4% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 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 vs 4
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
13.9% higher review score
Reviews score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 69% of models
80%
8.1
Average grade
20%
8.5
Popularity
Grades by review (9)
6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
8.2 vs 7.2
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

13.9% higher review score
Reviews score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
80%
8.1
Average grade
20%
8.5
Popularity
Grades by review (9)
6 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
8.2 vs 7.2
6.6% higher list score
List score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 83 lists (1%)
8.1 vs 7.6

6.3% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,662 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,662 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
25.4% higher base clock speed
This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,407 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
2,407 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
2 years newer
This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
April 2025
2025 vs 2023
3.24x higher INT8 performance
This graphics card has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (785 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
785 TOPS vs 242 TOPS

47.4% faster memory speed
This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
4 GB more VRAM
This graphics card has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
16 GB vs 12 GB
Newer GDDR version
This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
GDDR7 vs GDDR6

Newer PCIe version
This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
5 vs 4

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
4x higher HDMI bandwidth
This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
Newer HDMI version
This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
2.1b vs 2.1a

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
8 °C higher thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
87 °C vs 95 °C
83.3% lower idle power draw
This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (2 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
2 W vs 12 W
16.3% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
180 W vs 215 W
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
7 °C lower load temperature
This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (60 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
60 °C vs 67 °C

Why is ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB worse than the average graphics card?

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64 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
128 bit vs 192 bit
Fewer PCIe lanes
This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
x8 vs x16
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
40 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
144 vs 184
0.6 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.
3.1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
4 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
36 vs 40
20.8% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (127.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
127.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/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

6.4% lower sentiment score
7.3 vs 7.8

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
40 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
144 vs 184
4 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
36 vs 40
20.8% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (127.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
127.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
4 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
36 vs 40

64 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
128 bit vs 192 bit

Fewer PCIe lanes
This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
x8 vs x16
Older shader model
This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
6.6 vs 6.8

2 fewer monitors per output type
This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
1 vs 3

0.6 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.
3.1 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
19.8 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (302 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
302 mm vs 282.2 mm
47.9% heavier
This graphics card is heavier than the average graphics card (1,500 g vs 1,014 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,014 g.
1,500 g vs 1,014 g

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0

The FPS Review

≈ estimated

07/05/2025

Visual overview · overclock and temperature results

Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB offers strong overclocking and cooling; the 16GB version is the one to buy despite a clear price premium.

Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0

techpowerup.com

✓ explicit

16/04/2025

ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 Ti TUF OC 16 GB Review | TechPowerUp

Benchmark review · Premium custom card

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5060 Ti OC is a quiet, factory-overclocked card whose Multi Frame Generation suits high refresh-rate monitors, though 1440p needs careful settings.

7.0

hardwarezone.com.sg

≈ estimated

30/04/2025

TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition review | HardwareZone

Hands-on review · Build and cooling

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5060 Ti OC is a sturdy, cool-running 1440p card for mid-tower cases, though its gain over the MSI version is small.

9.0

en.gamegpu.com

≈ estimated

07/05/2025

Asus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti TUF Gaming OC Edition 16 GB Video

Benchmark review · Game tests

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5060 Ti OC stays stable under full load, but it needs DLSS and Frame Generation to run the most demanding games smoothly at 1080p.

9.0

de.gamegpu.com

≈ estimated

07/05/2025

Asus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti TUF Gaming OC Edition 16 GB Graphics Card Review and Test

Benchmark review · 1080p gaming

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5060 Ti OC is a fast 1080p card whose DLSS frame generation makes ray tracing playable, but it needs upscaling in demanding games.

8.0

hardwareand.co

≈ estimated

14/08/2025

ASUS RTX 5060 Ti TUF Gaming OC - Hardware & Co

Lab test · Quiet custom card

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5060 Ti OC is a very quiet, sturdily built card, but the RTX 5070 is more than 30% faster in the full test.

7.0

clubic.com

✓ explicit

30/06/2025

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Review - Clubic

Lab test · Triple-fan card

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5060 Ti OC is quiet and cool-running with strong Multi Frame Generation gains, but at 30 cm long it needs a lot of room.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB

Superior cooling performance, maintaining temperatures under 60°C in most scenarios
Extremely quiet operation, especially when using the 'Quiet BIOS' mode
Excellent build quality with a sturdy metal backplate and industrial design
Generous 16GB VRAM provides good future-proofing for memory-intensive games
Significant efficiency and performance gains when utilizing DLSS 4 and Frame Generation
Includes helpful extras like a GPU support bracket and dual BIOS switch
Incredible manual overclocking potential with real-world performance gains

What customers don't like about ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB

Large physical footprint (3-slot design, ~30cm long) may not fit in smaller cases
Higher price premium compared to other 5060 Ti models and standard MSRP
Modest generational performance leap in raw rasterisation without AI features
PCI-Express 5.0 x8 interface can lead to performance drops on older PCIe 3.0 motherboards
Memory overclocking is artificially limited by the drivers

Verdict

The ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Edition 16GB is a high-durability mid-range graphics card powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 4,608 CUDA cores and 16GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus. It operates with a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,692 MHz in OC mode, supports PCIe 5.0 x8, and includes premium hardware like military-grade capacitors and a 3.1-slot cooling system with triple Axial-tech fans for low noise and stable thermals. Main pros include its generous 16GB VRAM for better performance in memory-intensive games at 1440p, DLSS 4 support, and exceptional build quality with a dual BIOS switch for silent or performance operation. However, notable cons include its large physical footprint that may cause compatibility issues in smaller cases and a significant price premium compared to entry-level 5060 Ti models.

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