ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 Prime 8GB GDDR7 Black
The Blackwell architecture and 8GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus deliver solid 1080p gaming, boosted by DLSS 4 and a 2527MHz clock speed. Its SFF-Ready 2.5-slot design with a triple-fan cooler provides broad case compatibility and effective thermal management in a compact footprint. This card is best for budget-conscious 1080p gamers seeking modern features like AV1 encoding and ray tracing without a large physical card.
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The RTX 5060 is the new 4060, a 1080p champ that'll outsell everything above it. Get the ASUS Prime version for the cooler, and don't pay more than $389 USD.
Pros & Cons
Points forts
- Triple-fan cooler is absurdly good for a budget card 94th
- 8GB GDDR7 with 448 GB/s bandwidth keeps 1080p gaming smooth 92nd
- PCIe 5.0 x8 and DP 2.1b make it surprisingly future-proof on connectivity 90th
- Runs cool and quiet, even under sustained load 83rd
Points faibles
- 8GB VRAM will choke on 1440p and 4K textures sooner than you'd like
- 250W TDP is high for a card this class, efficiency is mediocre
- AI and compute performance is weak, don't buy this for LLM work
- Price swings wildly between vendors, you can overpay by a lot
L'avis des propriétaires
The Word on the Street
L'évolution de l'avis des propriétaires dans le temps
ExclusivitéD'après la date à laquelle les clients ont rédigé leurs avis - pour voir si l'enthousiasme initial s'est confirmé.
- Q2 202684/100
Buyers in Q2 2026 praised the RTX 5060 8GB as a great value 1080p card with strong DLSS performance and cool temps, though some noted limited VRAM and modest raw performance gains over the 4060.
- Excellent 1080p performance, especially with DLSS, enabling high frame rates in games like Warzone and Cyberpunk 2077.
- Great value for the price, with buyers highlighting it as a budget-friendly upgrade from older cards like the GTX 970.
- Cool operating temperatures, typically 34-60 degrees, and a compact 3-fan design that fits well in builds.
- 8GB VRAM is limiting for modern gaming, and raw performance is similar to the 4060, with DLSS being the main improvement.
- Q1 202667/100
Buyers praised the card's value, quiet operation, and 1080p gaming performance, but a notable minority reported DOA units or failures within weeks.
- Great value for 1080p gaming, quiet under load, and easy physical install.
- Multiple reports of dead-on-arrival units and failures after short use.
- Driver download required for full functionality; some initial setup confusion.
- Compact size fits well in most cases; good cooling with zero-rpm fan mode.
- Q4 202562/100
Buyers praise the GPU's price-to-performance, cooling, and capability, but one found setup challenging and another gave a zero-star rating despite positive comments, creating mixed sentiment.
- Great price-to-performance, runs modern games at high settings, and 3-fan cooling keeps it cool.
- Setup can be challenging; one buyer needed driver fixes, while another found it plug-and-play.
- Nvidia app enables AI, DLSS, ray tracing, and auto-optimization for best value.
- One zero-star review with no explanation, despite praising the product's performance and value.
- Q3 202563/100
Buyers report strong performance and value, especially with DLSS 4, but one had a no-display issue and another needed firmware updates for boot problems.
- Performance is a major plus, with users seeing big FPS gains and smooth gameplay in various titles.
- Value praised; at $299, buyers feel it's a great deal for the performance offered.
- One unit had no display output despite RGB lighting, indicating a potential defect.
- Boot issues occurred with older motherboards, but firmware updates resolved them.
D'après 22 avis clients datés, regroupés par trimestre civil. L'analyse par période est en anglais.
Les preuves
Performance
The PassMark G3D score of 20,712 puts it right in the middle of the pack for raster performance, which sounds underwhelming until you remember what this card is for. At 1080p it chews through everything you throw at it, and the 2,527MHz boost clock keeps frame times snappy. What surprised us most is the thermal performance. That triple-fan Axial-tech setup on a 2.5-slot card is overkill in the best way. It stays cool and quiet under load, which you don't always get at this price point. The 8GB of VRAM is the obvious ceiling here, and it's already showing its limits in newer titles at higher resolutions.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Chipset
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Brand | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer |
| Process | 5 |
Memory
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128 |
| Bandwidth | 448 |
| ECC | No |
Compute
| CUDA Cores | 3840 |
| Tensor Cores | 120 |
| RT Cores | 30 |
| Base Clock | 2497 |
| Boost Clock | 2527 |
| FP16 TFLOPS | 19.18 |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 19.18 |
Performance
| PassMark G3D | 20712 |
| GPU Compute | 10484 |
Power & Cooling
| TDP | 250 |
| Recommended PSU | 550 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin |
| Cooler | Triple Fan |
| Fans | 3 |
Connectivity
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x8 |
| DisplayPort | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Max Displays | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
Physical
| Length | 269 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
Features
| Ray Tracing | Yes |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | Yes |
| VR Ready | Yes |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | No |
vs Competition
Against the RTX 5070 cards like the PNY OC VCG5070T16TFXPB1-O, the 5060 gives up a lot of VRAM and raw performance, but it costs significantly less and still handles 1080p gaming without breaking a sweat. The ZOTAC SOLID SFF OC is the more interesting competitor if you're building in a small form factor case, since it's a true SFF card while this ASUS Prime is SFF-Ready but still 269mm long. And if you're even thinking about 1440p or 4K, skip all of these and look at the Gigabyte AORUS or MSI Suprim 5080 cards. But for 1080p on a budget, the 5060 is the smarter buy than any 5070.
| Spec | ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 Prime | Gigabyte AERO GV-N507TAERO OC-16GD | MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC | ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P | Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G | PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 | Radeon RX 7900 XTX | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Vram | 8GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 16GB GDDR7 | 24GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 2527 | 2588 | 2482 | 2730 | 2680 | 2620 |
| Tdp W | 250 | 300 | 300 | 360 | 339 | 360 |
| Memory Bus Bits | 128 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 384 | 256 |
| Ray Tracing | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| GPU Class | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer | consumer |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produit | AI | Rt | Vram | Raster | Compute | Feature | Efficiency | Connectivity | Preuve sociale | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5060 Prime | 40.5 | 58.8 | 48 | 51.6 | 46.9 | 89.6 | 36.6 | 94 | 82.5 | 70.4 |
| Gigabyte AERO GV-N507TAERO OC-16GD Compare | 79.1 | 88.2 | 85.5 | 88.7 | 87.9 | 96.2 | 73.1 | 94 | 95.5 | 21.6 |
| MSI Ventus RTX 5070 Ti 16G VENTUS 3X PZ OC Compare | 79.1 | 92.2 | 85.5 | 88.7 | 87.9 | 96.2 | 73.1 | 94 | 88.8 | 21.1 |
| ZOTAC APOCALYPSE ZT-B50800C-10P Compare | 85.1 | 97.5 | 88.6 | 94.2 | 93.2 | 96.2 | 58 | 94 | 99.1 | 19.2 |
| Sapphire NITRO+ 11322-01-40G Compare | 94.8 | 96.2 | 91.6 | 83.9 | 95.5 | 83.9 | 52.9 | 98.7 | 78.4 | 18.7 |
| PNY ARGB OC VCG508016TFXXPB1-O Compare | 85.1 | 97.5 | 88.6 | 94.2 | 93.2 | 96.2 | 58 | 94 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
Prix
Value & Pricing
Here's the thing: this card is worth it at the right price, and the right price is not the same everywhere. US listings range from $389 to $679, which is a $290 spread for the exact same GPU. That's insane. If you're in the US, Best Buy has the lowest everyday price and that's where you should buy it. In Canada the spread is even worse, CAD 545 to CAD 1,500, and Memory Express consistently has the best deal. Do not pay more than the low end of these ranges. At $389 USD this is a steal. At $679 USD you're getting robbed.
Price History
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Overview
The ASUS Prime RTX 5060 is the card most people should actually buy this generation, not the one they'll brag about on forums. It's a 1080p workhorse with 8GB of GDDR7 and a triple-fan cooler that runs cool and quiet. The one thing to know: this is the new 4060, a budget card that nails the mainstream sweet spot and will probably outsell everything above it.
Common Questions
Q: Is this a good GPU for a first PC build?
Yeah, it's a great starting point. 8GB of GDDR7 and 3,840 CUDA cores will handle 1080p gaming and light creative work without issue. Just don't expect to crank settings at 1440p or 4K.
Q: Will the 128-bit memory bus be a problem?
Not really. The GDDR7 memory is fast enough that the 128-bit bus isn't a bottleneck for this GPU's power level. You'd hit the 8GB VRAM limit before the bus becomes an issue.
Q: Can I use this with an older motherboard?
With caution. It uses PCIe 5.0 x8, which works in older PCIe slots but at reduced bandwidth. For most 1080p gaming you won't notice a difference, but if you're on a really old platform, you might leave some performance on the table.
Who Should Skip This
If you're gaming at 1440p or 4K, or you want to do any serious AI or LLM work, this isn't your card. The 8GB VRAM and weak compute performance will frustrate you. Go grab a 5070 Ti or 5080 instead, or wait for a 5060 Ti with more memory.
Verdict
Buy it if you game at 1080p and want a quiet, cool, reliable card without spending a fortune. The ASUS Prime RTX 5060 is the best version of this GPU thanks to that triple-fan cooler, and it's the card we'd recommend to most people building a first PC or upgrading from something ancient. Just make sure you're paying the low end of the price range, not the high end.
