GeForce RTX 5060 Ti: 16GB VRAM, $490 on Amazon

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly Blackwell graphics card for 1080p gaming, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti stands out as the best option. Make sure to opt for the **16GB variant** rather than the 8GB model. Currently, you can find GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GPUs starting at $489.99 on Amazon and Walmart. Although this price is higher than the launch price of $429.99 for the 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 16GB Ventus 2X OC Plus Graphics Card

$499.99 at Walmart

The RTX 5060 Ti is an exceptional choice for 1080p gaming. It delivers a performance boost of about 20% over the RTX 4060 Ti and around 40% over the RTX 3060 Ti. Additionally, like other Blackwell cards, the RTX 5060 Ti significantly excels in games that leverage DLSS 4 technology.

The least expensive RTX 5070 GPU available is priced at $609.99. If you're sticking to 1080p gaming, spending an extra $120-$130 may not be justified unless you're chasing extremely high frame rates. Ensure you choose a model with 16GB of VRAM, as the 8GB variants, while cheaper, can severely limit performance in newer, more demanding games, especially at higher resolutions like 1440p.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas

"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is a robust 1080p graphics card, even when stacked against its last-generation counterpart. It can handle nearly all games at maximum settings at this resolution. In more challenging titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows, you can simply dial down the ray tracing to boost performance. However, there's a critical consideration: the 8GB version of the card. While the 16GB model is highly recommended, especially for those upgrading from cards older than the 3060 Ti, the 8GB version may struggle as games become more demanding. The shared naming between the 8GB and 16GB versions can create confusion when shopping for a 1080p graphics card."

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC GPU for $609.99

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card

$609.99 at Amazon

If you're planning to game at higher resolutions like 1440p, consider upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. Amazon currently offers the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC 12GB Graphics Card exclusively for Amazon Prime members at $609.99, including free shipping and a voucher for the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages game.

Compared to the previous generation, the RTX 5070 performs similarly to the RTX 4070 Super. While we hoped for a more significant generational leap in raw performance, the RTX 4070 Super was already an excellent choice for 1440p gaming, launching at $599.99, just $10 less than this Gigabyte 5070 model. Finding an RTX 4070 Super at this price is nearly impossible now. The RTX 5070, however, offers superior performance and visuals in games that support DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, making it a more future-proof option that will benefit from ongoing driver optimizations.