GeForce RTX 5060 8GB reviews

Official Reviews & Benchmarks (Early Impressions & Full Reviews):

• Guru3D - GeForce RTX 5060 8GB review: This appears to be one of the more comprehensive early reviews.

  • Link: https://www.guru3d.com/review/geforce-rtx-5060-8gb-review/

• PCGamesN - Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 benchmark test – this budget gaming GPU needs more VRAM: An early look focusing on VRAM limitations.

  • Link: https://www.pcgamesn.com/nvidia/geforce-rtx-5060-first-benchmarks

• Tom's Hardware - Nvidia RTX 5060 is up to 25% faster than RTX 4060 with frame generation in new GPU preview: Provides early performance insights, particularly with frame generation.

  • Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-rtx-5060-is-up-to-25-percent-faster-than-rtx-4060-with-frame-generation-in-new-gpu-preview

• PCMag - Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 for Laptops and Desktops Promises Frame Rates of 100-Plus: A general overview of the desktop and laptop variants and NVIDIA's claims.

  • Link: https://www.pcmag.com/news/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-desktop-laptop-gpus-introduced-computex-2025

Comparison Reviews (RTX 5060 vs. RTX 4060 / other GPUs):

• Tom's Hardware - Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: Blackwell GB206 takes on Ada AD106: While primarily about the Ti version, it provides valuable context on the generational leap and architecture changes relevant to the 5060.

  • Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-5060-ti-16gb-vs-rtx-4060-ti-16gb-gpu-faceoff

• GamersNexus - More Marketing BS: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Review & Benchmarks vs GTX 1060, 4060 Ti, & More: While focusing on the Ti, GamersNexus provides a very critical and in-depth look at NVIDIA's positioning and performance, which is highly relevant to the vanilla 5060.

  • Link: https://gamersnexus.net/gpus/more-marketing-bs-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-review-benchmarks-vs-gtx-1060-4060-ti-more

• Rock Paper Shotgun - Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB review: an all-rounder that's better all round: Again, for the Ti, but offers insights into the Blackwell architecture and its efficiency.

  • Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-16gb-review

Key Themes from the Reviews:

• VRAM: A recurring concern is the 8GB of VRAM, with many reviewers and users stating it's insufficient for modern games at high settings, even at 1080p.
• Performance Uplift: While there are performance gains over the RTX 4060, some find them to be modest, especially without DLSS 4 (Multi Frame Generation).
• Pricing & Value: The price point of $299 is a significant factor, with some arguing it's not enough of a leap for the cost, especially compared to previous generations or competing AMD/Intel offerings.
• Driver Situation: The delayed release of drivers for reviewers has created some controversy and skepticism around NVIDIA's confidence in the product.
• Target Audience: The RTX 5060 appears to be positioned for 1080p gaming, though some demanding titles even at that resolution struggle.