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MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£390VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):145 W

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 7 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

40%

6.7

Technical score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.2

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 51% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–²Better than 75%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

44%

5.8

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

8.6

Power

11%

9.8

Features

5%

8.6

Design

4%

10

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 57%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 60%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £390
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming

Based on 7

Reviewers praise its compact size and quiet running, but criticise the limited video memory and the narrower PCIe connection.
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Criticised
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What owners say about the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming

Based on 164 owners sharing their experience in online comments

74%positive14%mixed12%negative

Owners praise smooth, affordable gaming, while limited memory can force lower settings in demanding games.

What owners dislike

  • The 8GB memory fills up over time in demanding games, and frame rates can drop sharply after 15 minutes, forcing lower textures or settings.20
  • Owners say it struggles with heavy games and 1440p, with frame rates falling to around 30 to 60 fps in some titles unless settings or resolution drop.9

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

44%

5.8

Performance

24%

4.9

Memory

12%

8.6

Power

11%

9.8

Features

5%

8.6

Design

4%

10

Connectivity

6.7
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
8,770 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 8,770 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 75.5% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,685 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 8,685 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 53% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
21,440 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 21,440 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 56% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
10,482 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 10,482 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 58.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.9% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
19.2 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 19.2 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR7
This graphics card uses GDDR7 memory, which is newer than on 79.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.4% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
128 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.7% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
28,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 78.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 16.8% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
5
This graphics card supports PCIe 5, which is newer than on 73% of graphics cards and equal to 27% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 22.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1b
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1b, which is more advanced than on 77.8% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
80 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 80 Gbps, which is faster than on 84.9% of graphics cards and equal to 14.9% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
145 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 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
155 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 155 W under peak load, which is lower than 75.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
550 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 61.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
170 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 170 W, which is lower than that of 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
155 W
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What reviewers say
Size
248x 135x 41 mm
Length
248 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 248 mm long, which is shorter than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Height
135 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 135 mm tall, which is taller than 70.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 52.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 43.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
649 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 649 g, which is lighter than 83.8% of Graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming vs the average graphics card

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  • 4.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,625 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,625 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • Newer PCIe version
    This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 18.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card 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.
    2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 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
  • 12.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 60% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 12.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 60% of models

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.2
  • 4.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,625 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,625 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 18.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card 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.
    2,280 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 2 years newer
    This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
    May 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 47.4% faster memory speed
    This graphics card has a higher effective memory speed than the average graphics card (28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    28,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • Newer 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 vs 4
  • Newer shader model
    This graphics card supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (7 vs 6.8).
    7 vs 6.8
  • 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
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
    2.1b vs 2.1a
  • 3.7x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (80 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    80 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 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
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 6 °C higher thermal ceiling
    This graphics card 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.
    89 °C vs 95 °C
  • 6.2 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (29.2 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    29.2 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 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
  • 34.2 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (248 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    248 mm vs 282.2 mm
  • 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
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    128 bit vs 192 bit
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 20.7% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (299.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    299.6 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 21.9% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (126 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    126 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 40.7% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (8,770 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    8,770 points vs 14,779 points
  • 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
  • 15% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (19.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    19.2 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    128 bit vs 192 bit
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 11 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (78 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    78 °C vs 67 °C
  • 5 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (42 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    42 °C vs 37 °C
  • 10 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (135 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    135 mm vs 125 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
thefpsreview.com
✓ explicit
13/06/2025
Review · Compact factory-overclocked card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC is a very compact, quiet card with MSI's highest factory overclock, though its chip is a cut-down RTX 5060 Ti.
6.0
wccftech.com
≈ estimated
01/06/2025
Review · Mainstream 1080p card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC is a decent upgrade for RTX 2060 and 3060 owners at 1080p, but its 8GB of memory limits higher resolutions.
8.8
pcmasters.de
✓ explicit
02/10/2025
Lab test · Entry-level card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Gaming OC is a compact, quiet card for 1080p gaming, though its 8GB of memory holds it back at 4K.
8.6
pausehardware.com
✓ explicit
11/09/2025
Benchmark review · 1080p gaming card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC is a compact, efficient card for 1080p gaming, but its 8GB of memory keeps it entry-level.
8.0
elchapuzasinformatico.com
≈ estimated
20/06/2025
Review · Compact dual-fan card
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC is a compact dual-fan card with a strong overclock, though temperatures run a little higher than triple-fan rivals.
8.6
hardwarepremium.com
✓ explicit
29/07/2025
Hands-on review · Compact 2-slot card
Verdict
The MSI RTX 5060 Gaming OC is a compact card whose fans stop at idle and drives up to four monitors, though the box comes without cables.
8.0
itc.ua
✓ explicit
29/05/2025
Hands-on review · 1080p gaming
Verdict
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Gaming OC handles 1080p well with DLSS 4, but its 8GB of video memory limits Indiana Jones and some AI image tasks.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming

  • Excellent 1080p performance with high-refresh capabilities for esports titles.
  • Efficient Blackwell architecture with low power consumption (approx. 115W-155W).
  • Effective dual-fan cooling system that remains quiet even under load.
  • Support for DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, significantly boosting frame rates in supported games.
  • Compact physical design fits easily into most PC cases, including smaller builds.
  • Advanced 8th gen NVENC encoder provides high-quality streaming and video recording.

What customers don't like about MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming

  • 8GB VRAM is considered restrictive for newer AAA titles at ultra settings or higher resolutions.
  • Limited 128-bit memory bus can cause performance bottlenecks in memory-intensive scenarios.
  • Performance uplift over the previous generation (RTX 4060) is modest for some users (approx. 15-25%).
  • Poor native 4K gaming performance, necessitating heavy reliance on upscaling technologies.
  • Premium MSI models can be priced close to the more powerful RTX 5060 Ti variants.

Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming is a mid-range graphics card based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 3,840 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 2,625 MHz. It utilizes 8GB of high-speed GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth, and supports cutting-edge features like DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and DisplayPort 2.1b. Its primary advantages include exceptional 1080p performance, high energy efficiency with a 155W TDP, and silent operation thanks to the TWIN FROZR 10 cooling system with STORMFORCE fans. However, its 8GB VRAM capacity can be a limiting factor for texture-heavy 1440p gaming, and its 128-bit memory bus restricts overall bandwidth compared to higher-tier models.

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