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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):145 W

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile 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.

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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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.
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90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of graphics cards
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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.
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70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

â–²Better than 64%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

44%

5.7

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

9.3

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

9.9

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 55%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

44%

5.7

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

9.3

Power & Cooling

11%

9.8

Platform & Features

5%

8.9

Design

4%

9.9

Connectivity & Media

6.7
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than that of 60% of products in this category.
6.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.5
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
13,452 points
This graphics card scores 13,452 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 55.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
6,577 points
This graphics card scores 6,577 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 63% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
31,526 points
This graphics card scores 31,526 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 75.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
10,433 points
This graphics card scores 10,433 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 59.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
19.29 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 19.29 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 59.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
GDDR version
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 20.6% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
This graphics card 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
448 GB/s
This graphics card 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
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card 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
1.4
This graphics card 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
4.6
This graphics card 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
4
This graphics card 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
7680x4320
This graphics card 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
3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1b
This graphics card 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
80 Gbps
This graphics card 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)
145 W
This graphics card 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
145 W
This graphics card 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
450 W
This graphics card recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 84.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
109 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 109 W, which is lower than that of 89.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
109 W
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Size
182x 69x 36 mm
Length
182 mm
This graphics card is 182 mm long, which is shorter than 92.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
36 mm
This graphics card is 36 mm tall, which is shorter than 99.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
330 g
This graphics card weighs 330 g, which is lighter than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    450 W vs 650 W
  • 103 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (182 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    182 mm vs 285 mm
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 18.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2280 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 89 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (36 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    36 mm vs 125 mm
  • 32.6% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (145 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    145 W vs 215 W
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • 96.3% cheaper
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile is cheaper than the average graphics card (£270 vs £530).
    £270 vs £530
  • 18.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2280 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 39.2% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (31526 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    31,526 points vs 22,653 points
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • Newer GDDR version
    This graphics card uses a newer GDDR version than the average graphics card (GDDR7 vs GDDR6).
    GDDR7 vs GDDR6
  • 8x more Infinity Cache
    This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
    32 MB vs 4 MB
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5.0 vs 4.0
  • 2 newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    May 2025
    2,025 vs 2,023
  • Newer shader model
    This graphics card supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (7 vs 6.8).
    7.0 vs 6.8
  • Newer encoder generation
    This graphics card uses a newer encoder generation than the average graphics card (9 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    9 vs 8
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 1.4a).
    2.1b vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1).
    2.1b vs 2.1
  • 4x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card 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.
    80 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    450 W vs 650 W
  • 32.6% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (145 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    145 W vs 215 W
  • 51.6% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (109 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    109 W vs 225 W
  • 13 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (82 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    82 °C vs 95 °C
  • 103 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (182 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    182 mm vs 285 mm
  • 89 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (36 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    36 mm vs 125 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 67.7% lighter card weight
    This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (330 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    330 g vs 1,021 g
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 10 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    30 vs 40
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    120 vs 184
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 10 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    30 vs 40
  • 5.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.61 vs 8.000).
    7.61 vs 8
  • 10 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    30 vs 40
  • 64 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (120 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    120 vs 184
  • 10 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    30 vs 40
  • 26.1% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (120.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    120.6 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 21.4% lower texture rate
    This graphics card 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.
    299.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 24 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (120 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    120 vs 144
  • 14.5% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (19.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    19.29 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 28.2% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (6577 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    6,577 points vs 9,166 points
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 19 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (86 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    86 °C vs 67 °C
  • 7.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (43 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    43 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile

  • Compact 182mm length and half-height design make it ideal for small form factor (SFF) and mini-ITX builds
  • Provides full performance of a standard RTX 5060 without the underclocking typically found in low-profile cards
  • Triple-fan cooling system maintains surprisingly low temperatures and quiet operation even under load
  • Energy-efficient with a relatively low power draw (approx. 145W), suitable for systems with budget or older 450W-550W power supplies
  • Features modern DLSS 4 support and GDDR7 memory for improved future-proofing in 1080p and 1440p gaming
  • Includes a low-profile bracket and supports up to four simultaneous displays

What we don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile

  • 8GB VRAM capacity is considered restrictive for texture-heavy modern titles and 4K gaming in 2025/2026
  • Lack of a 'zero-fan' idle mode means fans are always spinning, which may bother silence-focused enthusiasts
  • Performance on a PCIe x8 interface can be slightly limited in older systems compared to full x16 lane cards
  • Single HDMI port limits flexibility for users with multiple HDMI-only monitors or TV setups
  • Price-to-performance ratio is viewed critically by some, as similarly priced competitors offer more memory

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile (GV-N5060OC-8GL) is a compact, dual-slot graphics card built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture featuring 3,840 CUDA cores and 8GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit interface. It offers a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2,512 MHz and supports advanced features like DLSS 4 and hardware-accelerated ray tracing, while maintaining a low 145W TDP and a space-saving 182mm length ideal for small-form-factor builds. Main advantages include its triple-fan Windforce cooling system with graphene nano lubricant for enhanced durability and its ability to support four simultaneous displays via three DisplayPort 2.1b and one HDMI 2.1b outputs. However, potential drawbacks include the limited 8GB VRAM capacity, which may struggle in memory-intensive 1440p gaming, and a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface that could slightly restrict bandwidth in older PCIe 3.0 systems.

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