COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB Review | 118 Data compared

COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB Review | 118 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£530
  • Avg. price in US: ~$430
  • VRAM: 16 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 180 W

COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

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%

6.2

Performance

24.0%

6.7

Memory

12.0%

9.1

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.7

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.3

Design

4.0%

10

Connectivity & Media

Very 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%

?

Popularity

  • 6.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 9.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.9

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.7
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    4.9

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    10

    VRAM

    10.0%

    5.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    4.9

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    10

    VRAM

    15.0%

    5.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.9

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    10

    VRAM

    20.0%

    5.1

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    10

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £530

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Verdict

The Colorful GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB is a mid-range graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture with a 5nm process and 4,608 CUDA cores. It features a base clock of 2407MHz, a boost clock of 2572MHz, and 16GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448GB/s. Key advantages include its generous VRAM for demanding 1440p gaming and AI workloads, support for DLSS 4 and advanced ray tracing, and an efficient triple-fan Axe cooling system with auto-stop technology. However, its 128-bit memory bus can limit performance in high-bandwidth scenarios, and the generational gains over its predecessor are modest compared to higher-tier Blackwell cards.

Technical Specifications of graphics card COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB

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%

?

Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

7.3
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a technical score of 7.28 points, which is higher than that of 53.7% 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

7.4
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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

17,500 points
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB scores 17,500 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 58% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% 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

10,691 points
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB scores 10,691 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is higher than 56.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% 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

4,668 points
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB scores 4,668 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 94.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

11,333 points
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB scores 11,333 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 53.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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

23.7 TFLOPS
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB delivers 23.7 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is higher than that of 51.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% 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

16 GB
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has 16 GB of VRAM, which is more than 61.5% of graphics cards and equal to 28.6% 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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

10 Gbps
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB supports DisplayPort link rates up to 10 Gbps, which is slower than on 63.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% 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

180 W
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a TDP of 180 W, which is lower than that of 58.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.1% 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

180 W
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB draws 180 W under peak load, which is lower than 61.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% 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

600 W
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.9% 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

180 W
COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a board power limit of 180 W, which is lower than that of 62.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.5% 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

180 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB vs the average graphics card

  • 25.4% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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.
    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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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.2407 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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
  • 2.7% higher boost clock speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,572 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,572 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.2572 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • Newer PCIe version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).5.0 vs 4.0
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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
  • 25.4% higher base clock speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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.
  • 2.7% higher boost clock speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,572 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 3.14x higher INT8 performance
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a higher INT8 performance than the average graphics card (759 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
  • 4 GB more VRAM
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has more VRAM than the average graphics card (16 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
  • 8x more Infinity Cache
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
  • Newer PCIe version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4.0).
  • 2 newer
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
  • Newer encoder generation
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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.
  • 16.3% lower TDP
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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.
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 79.4% lower PassMark score
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (4,668 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 24.3% lower pixel rate
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (123.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 4 fewer compute units
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 4 fewer ray tracing cores
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • No XeSS support
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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).
  • No dual BIOS
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.4 mm longer card length
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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
  • No dual BIOS
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB 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
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB 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 Ti NB EX 16GB has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.48 vs 64
  • 79.4% lower PassMark score
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (4,668 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
    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

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (4,668 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.4668 points vs 22653 points
  • No XeSS support
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports Intel XeSS AI upscaling technology
    When it matters: When the games you play support Intel XeSS and you want another upscaling option.

    Importance: LOW

    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 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 Ti NB EX 16GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.144 vs 184
  • 24.3% lower pixel rate
    COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (123.5 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 Ti NB EX 16GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (123.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.123.5 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s

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What customers like about COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB?

  • 16GB VRAM provides excellent future-proofing for demanding games like Stalker 2 and Battlefield 6
  • Support for DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation (MFG) offers massive frame rate boosts in supported titles
  • Efficient power consumption, typically drawing between 155-165W during gaming
  • Triple-fan cooling design on the NB EX model keeps the card cool (averaging ~72°C under load) and relatively quiet
  • GDDR7 memory provides a significant 56% bandwidth increase over previous generation 4060 Ti models
  • Excellent for AI-related tasks and content creation due to the high VRAM capacity

What customers dislike about COLORFUL GeForce RTX 5060 Ti NB EX 16GB?

  • Modest generational rasterization improvement (~13-15%) compared to the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
  • Lacks premium features like RGB lighting and uses a plastic backplate to hit MSRP targets
  • Restricted by an 8x PCIe lane interface, which can cause up to 20% performance drops on older PCIe 3.0 motherboards
  • Value proposition is squeezed by the slightly more expensive but significantly faster RTX 5070
  • No factory overclock on the NB EX model, meaning it runs at base Blackwell frequencies

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