GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB VRAM Card Now $490 on Amazon

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card tailored for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti stands out as an excellent choice. Be sure to opt for the 16GB variant over the 8GB model to maximize performance. Currently, you can find the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs starting at $489.99 on both Amazon and Walmart. While this price is higher than the initial launch price of $429.99 for a reference model, it's still a reasonable markup compared to other RTX 50 series cards.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Starting From $489.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Windforce OC 16GB Graphics Card

$489.99 at Amazon

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Twin Edge OC Graphics Card

$489.99 at Amazon

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Ventus 2X Plus Graphics Card

$489.99 at Walmart

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB AMP Graphics Card

$499.99 at Amazon

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card

$499.99 at Walmart

The RTX 5060 Ti is a powerhouse for 1080p gaming, delivering a performance boost of about 20% over the RTX 4060 Ti and 40% over the RTX 3060 Ti. Its performance is further enhanced in games that support DLSS 4, just like other Blackwell cards.

For those considering the RTX 5070, the least expensive model currently available is priced at $609.99. If you're sticking to 1080p gaming, the additional cost of $120-$130 may not be justified unless you're chasing very high frame rates. However, it's crucial to choose a model with 16GB of VRAM, as the 8GB models can bottleneck performance in newer, more demanding games and at higher resolutions like 1440p.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a stellar choice for 1080p gaming, even when compared to its last-generation counterpart. It can handle most games at max settings at this resolution, and in challenging titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, you can tweak the ray tracing settings for better performance. However, there's a significant caveat: the 8GB version. While the 16GB variant is highly recommended, especially for those upgrading from cards older than the 3060 Ti, the 8GB model struggles with more demanding games. It's unfortunate that both versions share the same name, which can make selecting the right 1080p graphics card confusing for buyers."

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card

$609.99 at Amazon

If your gaming ambitions extend to higher resolutions like 1440p, the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU is the way to go. Amazon is offering the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively for Amazon Prime members at $609.99, with free shipping and a voucher for the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages game.

The RTX 5070 matches the performance of the RTX 4070 Super, which was already a top choice for 1440p gaming. Although the raw performance leap from the previous generation might not be as significant as some hoped, the RTX 5070 excels in games utilizing DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, making it a more future-proof option with potential for further enhancements through driver optimizations.

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