MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 8GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 8GB GDDR7
The RTX 5060 Ti is generally well-received, especially as an upgrade from older 20-series or 30-series cards. Users praise its performance, quiet operation, and cool temperatures, noting significant FPS improvements in 1080p and 1440p gaming. Some caution that it's not a worthwhile upgrade for those with 40-series cards, and a few mention the 8GB VRAM as a limitation for 4K. Overall, it's seen as a solid value, particularly for budget builds and eGPU setups.
Pros
- Great performance uplift from older GPUs
- Quiet operation
- Cool temperatures
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
Cons
- Not worth upgrading from 40-series
- 8GB VRAM limits 4K gaming
- Driver issues at launch (now fixed)
- Performance boost from 4060 Ti is minimal
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
The PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC is widely praised for its cool and quiet operation, strong performance at 1440p and 4K, and good value relative to other 5070 Ti models. Users highlight its efficiency, ease of installation, and useful features like DLSS and frame generation. Some note it is still pricey and physically large, but overall it is considered a solid upgrade.
Pros
- Cool and quiet operation
- Strong 1440p/4K performance
- Good value vs other 5070 Ti
- Easy installation
- Efficient power draw
Cons
- Still pricey
- Physically large
- Glossy black finish smudges
- No RGB (for some)
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW | PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 | ||
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| 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 | 600★ | 750 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Dual Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 8K (4320p) | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 226★ | 300 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 2.9800000190734863 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.55 kg★ | 1.30 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 8GB GDDR7
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (67th percentile)
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong raster (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 8GB GDDR7
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.
