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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£280
  • Avg. price in US: ~$330
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 145 W

COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

5.2

Performance

24.0%

4.2

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.5

Design

4.0%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    4.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    4.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Colorful GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 8GB-V is a compact entry-level graphics card based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, featuring 3,840 CUDA cores and 8GB of ultra-fast GDDR7 memory with a 448 GB/s bandwidth on a 128-bit interface. It operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz and utilizes a dual-slot 'Battle Ax' cooling system with two 90mm fans and customizable RGB side lighting. Its main pros include high energy efficiency with a 145W TDP, support for DLSS 4 with Frame Generation for enhanced 1080p and 1440p gaming, and a space-saving 231mm length ideal for small-form-factor builds. However, its primary cons are the 8GB VRAM capacity, which may limit performance in memory-intensive 1440p or 4K titles, and its PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, which can bottleneck performance on older PCIe 3.0 systems.

Technical Specifications of COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

6.2
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a technical score of 6.21 points, which is lower than that of 52.9% of products in this category.
User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

7.1
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is higher than 67.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

8,662 points
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo scores 8662 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 58.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

19.18 TFLOPS
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo delivers 19.18 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR7
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

448 GB/s
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

5.0
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

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DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1b
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.4% of graphics cards and equal to 21.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

145 W
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a TDP of 145 W, which is lower than that of 75.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

145 W
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo draws 145 W under peak load, which is lower than 75.8% of graphics cards and equal to 2.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

550 W
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 63.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 12.8% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

145 W
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a board power limit of 145 W, which is lower than that of 76.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

145 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

231 mm
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo is 231 mm long, which is shorter than 80.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

120 mm
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 65.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 6.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

760 g
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo weighs 760 g, which is lighter than 73.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo vs the average graphics card

  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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.28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • Newer PCIe version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
    What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
    When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • 18.8% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.2280 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 32.6% lower TDP
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (145 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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
  • 54.37 mm shorter card length
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo is shorter than the average graphics card (231 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo is shorter than the average graphics card (231 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.231 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    What it is: Version of HDMI standard supported
    When it matters: When the card will connect to a modern TV or monitor that needs newer HDMI features for high refresh, VRR, or higher bandwidth modes.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).2.1b vs 2.1
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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
  • 18.8% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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.
  • Newer GDDR version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 32.6% lower TDP
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (145 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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.
  • 34.1% lower board power limit
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (145 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 4 °C higher thermal ceiling
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 54.37 mm shorter card length
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo is shorter than the average graphics card (231 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 7 mm lower card height
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo is shorter than the average graphics card (120 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 18 fewer ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 10 fewer compute units
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 72 fewer AI cores
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 27.4% lower pixel rate
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (119.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 20.5% lower texture rate
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (299.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 16.1% lower FP32 performance
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (19.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 12.8% lower ray tracing score
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (8,662 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • No XeSS support
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer fans
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 18 fewer ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.30 vs 48
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo 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
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.120 vs 184
  • 72 fewer AI cores
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.120 vs 192
  • 27.4% lower pixel rate
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (119.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

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    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (119.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.119.9 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
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What customers like about COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo?

  • Solid 1080p performance, achieving over 60 FPS in most modern titles at high settings
  • Excellent power efficiency with a low 145W TDP, making it compatible with older 550W power supplies
  • Compact dual-fan design that fits easily into most standard and small-form-factor cases
  • Support for modern Nvidia features like DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation and improved Ray Tracing cores
  • Competitive entry-level pricing, often available at or near its $299 MSRP
  • Good thermal management, with temperatures typically staying below 65°C under load

What customers dislike about COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB Duo?

  • Limited 8GB VRAM buffer, which can cause significant performance drops or crashes in newer games with high-res textures
  • Relatively narrow 128-bit memory bus can bottle-neck performance at 1440p resolution and above
  • Sub-par performance scaling at higher resolutions compared to competitors like the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
  • PCIe 5.0 x8 interface may lead to bandwidth limitations on older PCIe 3.0 systems
  • Dual-fan cooler can be slightly noisier compared to premium triple-fan variants

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gadgetpilipinas.net
30/06/2025
COLORFUL iGame RTX 5060 Ultra W DUO OC Graphics Card Review Would you like to narrow the search down to look for video benchmarks or review coverage o...

The COLORFUL iGame RTX 5060 Ultra W DUO OC is a budget-oriented, compact 2-slot graphics card built on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, designed specifically to deliver 1080p performance for mainstream gamers. It is the most affordable card to offer exclusive Blackwell features like Nvidia Reflex 2 and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, which utilizes Neural Shaders and Tensor Cores to...Read more

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pcmasters.de
02/10/2025
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Gaming OC im Test/Review (Beinhaltet Vergleichswerte zur Colorful NB Duo/KFA2)

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Gaming OC is a budget-oriented graphics card priced at €319, utilizing NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and the GB206 graphics chip. It features 3,840 CUDA cores, 30 fourth-generation RT cores, and 120 fifth-generation Tensor cores. MSI boosts the factory clock speeds to 2,625 MHz (up from the 2,497 MHz reference), and includes a standard 8-pin PCIe power...Read more

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tweakers.net
21/05/2025
GeForce RTX 5060 - Zelfs Nvidia wil geen test van deze gpu

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Review Summary The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 launched as the lowest-positioned model in the Blackwell RTX 50-series line-up, featuring the GB206 GPU, a 128-bit memory bus, and a relatively low total graphics power (TGP) of 145W. Priced at €324 in the Benelux region, the graphics card delivers a decent generational performance boost in traditional rasterisation...Read more

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