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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£280
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 145 W

COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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.

6.7

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%

6.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

Score components:

44.0%

5.6

Performance

24.0%

4.8

Memory

12.0%

9.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.3

Design

4.0%

10

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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.1

    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

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.1

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    4.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    4.1

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.4

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.1

    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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Verdict

The Colorful GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX is a performance-segment graphics card based on the Blackwell architecture, featuring 8GB of next-gen GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with a 145W TDP. It operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, utilizing a triple-fan 'Battle Ax' cooling system with a signature black-and-red design and customizable RGB lighting. Main pros include a ~20% performance uplift over its predecessor, support for DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation, and modernized DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity. However, its 8GB VRAM capacity can be a significant bottleneck at 1440p resolution in modern titles, and the PCIe 5.0 x8 interface may limit bandwidth in older systems.

Technical Specifications of graphics card COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

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

6.7
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a technical score of 6.69 points, which is lower than that of 56.9% 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 EX has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% 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%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.0

Price

7.4
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 58% 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

14,154 points
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX scores 14,154 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 51% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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 EX scores 8,662 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 52.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% 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 EX delivers 19.18 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 59.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% 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 EX has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% 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 EX uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% 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 EX uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26% 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 EX reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11% 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 EX supports PCIe 5.0, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% 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

x8
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
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

12 Ultimate
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
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 EX supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% 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 EX supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% 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 EX supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% 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 EX supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% 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 EX offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% 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 EX supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 78.6% of graphics cards and equal to 21.4% 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

80 Gbps
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 86.3% of graphics cards and equal to 13.5% of graphics cards.
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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 EX has a TDP of 145 W, which is lower than that of 75.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% 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 EX draws 145 W under peak load, which is lower than 77.1% of graphics cards and equal to 2% 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 EX recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% 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 EX has a board power limit of 145 W, which is lower than that of 77.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.2% 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

301.4 x 120 x 50 mm
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX measures 301.4x120x 50 mm, which is more compact than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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

301.4 mm
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX is 301.4 mm long, which is longer than 60.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% 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 EX is 120 mm tall, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 4.7% 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 EX occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% 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

900 g
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX weighs 900 g, which is lighter than 63.7% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX vs the average graphics card

  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX 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 EX 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 EX 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 EX has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,280 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 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 EX has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,280 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.2280 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 32.6% lower TDP
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX 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
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX 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 EX 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 EX supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).2.1b vs 2.1
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    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

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 2 newer
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    May 2025
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the GPU
    When it matters: When you care about platform age, driver maturity, and how current the design is.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).2,025 vs 2,023
  • 18.8% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,280 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 4.32x higher BF16 performance
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a higher BF16 performance than the average graphics card (153.4 TFLOPS vs 35.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has BF16 performance of 35.5 TFLOPS.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • Newer PCIe version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • 1 more GPUs supported
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • Newer shader model
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (7 vs 6.8).
  • Newer encoder generation
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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.
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • 32.6% lower TDP
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX 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.
  • 35.6% lower board power limit
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (145 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 6 °C higher thermal ceiling
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • More compact card size
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX is more compact than the average graphics card (301.4x120x 50 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 10 fewer compute units
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 10 fewer ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 26.5% lower pixel rate
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (119.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 21.4% lower texture rate
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (299.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 24 fewer AI cores
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 15% lower FP32 performance
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (19.2 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 0.3% lower boost clock speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,497 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 16.4 mm longer card length
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX is longer than the average graphics card (301.4 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX 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
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX 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 EX 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 EX 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 EX 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 EX 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 EX has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.120 vs 184
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 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

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.x8 vs x16
  • 10 fewer ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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 EX 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
  • 26.5% lower pixel rate
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (119.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 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.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (119.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.119.9 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.48 vs 64
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What customers like about COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX?

  • Efficient triple-fan cooling system that maintains low temperatures
  • Low power consumption (145W TDP) compatible with standard 550W-600W power supplies
  • Quiet operation with 0dB silent fan technology under light loads
  • Support for next-gen NVIDIA features including DLSS 4 and AV1 encoding
  • Solid 1080p gaming performance with a notable jump over previous-generation entry-level cards
  • Durable build featuring a metal backplate with ventilation cutouts

What customers dislike about COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 NB EX?

  • Limited 8GB VRAM buffer can cause performance bottlenecks in modern AAA titles at ultra settings
  • Lack of factory overclocking despite the robust triple-fan cooler design
  • 128-bit memory bus may limit performance at resolutions higher than 1440p
  • Sparse bundle with no significant accessories included in the box
  • Pricing can be considered a 'premium' for an entry-level card in some markets

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