Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce OC 8GB GDDR7 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce OC 8GB GDDR7 Black
The RTX 5060 Ti is generally well-received, especially as an upgrade from older cards like the GTX 1060 or RTX 3060, with users praising its performance at 1080p and 1440p, quiet operation, and solid build. However, several reviewers note that the 8GB VRAM version is limiting for modern games at higher settings, and some express disappointment with Nvidia's pricing. Overall, it's seen as a great card for 1080p gaming, with the 16GB version being more future-proof.
Pros
- Great 1080p performance
- Quiet operation
- Solid build quality
- Good upgrade from older cards
- Energy efficient
Cons
- 8GB VRAM limiting for modern games
- Price concerns
- Not enough VRAM for high settings
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
The MSI RTX 5070 Ti is widely praised for its strong performance, especially at 1440p and 4K, with users noting excellent cooling, quiet operation, and impressive DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation. Many appreciate the included GPU support stand and the card's compact size, though some mention fan noise at higher temps and a desire for a lower price. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the performance, with a few minor complaints about plastic build and cost.
Pros
- Excellent cooling
- Quiet operation
- Strong 1440p/4K performance
- DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation
- Included GPU support stand
Cons
- Fan noise at high temps
- Price higher than expected
- Cheap plastic build
- No free game bundle
- Limited availability
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce OC | MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 30 | 70★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 19.18000030517578 | 43.939998626708984★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 19.18000030517578 | 43.939998626708984★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 180★ | 300 |
| Recommended PSU | 650★ | 750 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Dual Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x8 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 208★ | 303 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.80 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce OC 8GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong rt (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce OC 8GB GDDR7 Black offers 1.8x better value for money
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.
