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PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£640VRAM:16 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):180 W

PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB

7.6/10

▲Better than 56% of graphics cards

7.5

▲Better than 54%

7.5

▲Better than 60%

8.0

▲Better than 51%

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Not in any best-of list yet

6.8
Gaming
Gaming
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Measures floating-point compute power, dedicated VRAM capacity, ray-tracing hardware, and modern PCIe generation bandwidth.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
Score distribution
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Score components
45.0%
5.0
FP32 performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
5.5
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
9.0
Video editing
Video editing
9.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates hardware AV1 encoding support, generous video memory, raw compute power, and fast interface throughput.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
5.0
FP32 performance
15.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.8
1080p
1080p
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Assesses pure rasterization power and VRAM balance optimized for consistently high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
55.0%
5.0
FP32 performance
25.0%
10
VRAM
10.0%
5.5
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.8
1440p
1440p
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Measures compute throughput, sufficient VRAM buffer, and ray-tracing performance tailored for sharp 1440p gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
5.0
FP32 performance
30.0%
10
VRAM
15.0%
5.5
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version
7.1
4K
4K
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates ultra-high compute capability, heavy VRAM capacities, and advanced ray-tracing cores required for native 4K gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components
40.0%
5.0
FP32 performance
35.0%
10
VRAM
20.0%
5.5
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
10
PCI Express (PCIe) version

Where to buy

N/A~ £640

Best rankings

What owners say about the PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB

Based on 232 owners sharing their experience in online comments

68%positive6%mixed26%negative

Owners praise smooth gaming and generous memory, while limited VRAM and driver problems frustrate some.

What owners like

Owners say it runs demanding games smoothly at 1080p and 1440p, and near 4K with DLSS, without stutter even with heavy texture mods.50
Owners say the 16GB avoids the VRAM limits that cause stutters on 12GB cards, allowing max textures and large AI models.21
Owners say DLSS 4 frame generation makes games feel silky smooth with little added input lag when Reflex is on.18
Owners upgrading from GTX 10-series, RTX 2060 or 3060 cards, or from consoles report a large, clearly noticeable performance jump.16
Owners use it for ComfyUI image generation, local language models, CAD and 4K video editing, where the 16GB VRAM is fully used.10
Owners report gaming at roughly 130 to 160 watts, well below rival cards, and undervolting cuts power draw further.8
Owners run Cyberpunk path tracing at 1080p with DLSS and 2x frame generation smoothly, and about 50 fps at 1440p with DLSS Performance.7
Some owners see boost clocks of about 2750 to 2900 MHz, and overclocking adds roughly 10 to 15 percent more performance.6

What owners dislike

Some owners get black screens or stalled installs after updating Nvidia drivers; a clean DDU reinstall fixed one case.5
Some owners say demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds stay under 60 fps at 1440p without frame generation; a 5070 is faster.3

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

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Technical Specifications of graphics card PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB

7.6

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Performance

6.4

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PassMark (G3D) result

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

FP32 performance

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Memory

6.9

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VRAM

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Features

9.7

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Connectivity

10

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Max displays supported

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Power

9.3

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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PCIe power spec

180 W

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Design

8.3

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Size

300x 120x 48 mm

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PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB vs the average graphics card

Why is PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB better than the average graphics card?

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7.5% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,692 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,692 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
25.4% higher base clock speed
This graphics card 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.
2,407 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
4 GB more VRAM
This graphics card 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
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
2.71x larger L2 cache
This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (65 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
65 MB vs 24 MB
Newer PCIe version
This graphics card supports a newer PCIe version than the average graphics card (5 vs 4).
5 vs 4
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
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

11.1% higher review score
Reviews score
8.0/ 10
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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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▲ Better than 51% of models
80%
8.3
Average grade
20%
6.5
Popularity
Grades by review (2)
2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
8.0 vs 7.2

7.5% higher boost clock speed
This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,692 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,692 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
25.4% higher base clock speed
This graphics card 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.
2,407 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
2 years newer
This graphics card was released more recently than the average graphics card (2025 vs 2023).
April 2025
2025 vs 2023
6.44x higher FP16 performance
This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (190 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
190 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
3.14x higher INT8 performance
This graphics card 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.
759 TOPS vs 242 TOPS

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
4 GB more VRAM
This graphics card 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
2.71x larger L2 cache
This graphics card has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (65 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
65 MB vs 24 MB
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 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 2.1a).
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

8 °C higher thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
87 °C vs 95 °C
16.3% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (180 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
180 W vs 215 W
7.7% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card 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.
600 W vs 650 W

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
5.1 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (119.9 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
119.9 mm vs 125 mm

Why is PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB worse than the average graphics card?

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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
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
No XeSS support
This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
40 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
144 vs 184
4 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
36 vs 40
19.9% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (129.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
129.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
7 °C higher load temperature
This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
74 °C vs 67 °C

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
40 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
144 vs 184
4 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
36 vs 40
19.9% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (129.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
129.2 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s

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
No XeSS support
This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.

7 °C higher load temperature
This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
74 °C vs 67 °C

16.7 mm longer card length
This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (298.9 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
298.9 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0

Christopher Lower

≈ estimated

14/12/2025

Owner review · two months, 1080p gaming, noise and temperatures

Verdict

PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB has left its owner satisfied after two months, with no major reservations.

9.0

eTeknix

≈ estimated

21/10/2025

Hands-on review · benchmarks, overclocking and thermals

Verdict

PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB is a strong pick for RTX 5060 Ti buyers, with good cooling and overclocking headroom.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB

High VRAM capacity (16GB) is excellent for future-proofing and memory-intensive games like Stalker 2
Stays very cool under load due to the efficient triple-fan thermal solution and metal backplate
Significant performance leap over the previous generation with GDDR7 memory speeds
Relatively budget-friendly compared to other high-tier RTX 50-series cards
Easy installation requiring only a single 8-pin power connector
Compact 2-slot design fits easily in most mid-tower cases

What customers don't like about PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB

Narrow 128-bit memory bus can limit performance at higher resolutions like 4K
Build quality uses a high amount of plastic, which some find less premium
Can run slightly louder than more expensive competitor cards under heavy load
ARGB lighting may be distracting for some users depending on placement
The 8-pin power connector placement can make cable management slightly difficult

Verdict

The PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Epic-X RGB OC Triple Fan 16GB is a high-performance graphics card built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, featuring 4,608 CUDA cores and a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2692 MHz. This model stands out with 16GB of next-generation GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth and supporting DLSS 4 for enhanced AI-driven frame rates. Its triple-fan cooling system and 180W TGP ensure stable operation under load, while customizable EPIC-X ARGB lighting adds a premium aesthetic. Main pros include its generous VRAM for modern 1440p gaming and creative tasks, improved power efficiency, and compatibility with older systems via a single 8-pin power connector. However, notable cons include a narrow 128-bit memory interface that can limit extreme high-resolution performance and potential PCIe 5.0 x8 bandwidth bottlenecks on older Gen 3.0 motherboards.

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