Nvidia’s RTX 5060: A $299 Entry Point to DLSS 4, But 8GB VRAM Sparks Debate
Nvidia is set to launch its budget-friendly RTX 5060 graphics card on May 19th, with a suggested retail price of $299. This card marks the entry point into the RTX 50-series, bringing features like DLSS 4 and ray tracing to a more accessible price point. However, the 8GB of VRAM is already causing controversy among enthusiasts.
The RTX 5060 boasts 3,840 CUDA cores and utilizes GDDR7 memory. Nvidia highlights that the card supports DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and the latest ray tracing and tensor cores. Gamers can expect enhanced performance in titles like MechWarrior 5: Clans (already available since May 7th) and New World: Aeternum (available May 13th), which are receiving DLSS 4 updates.
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation is also coming to Spirit of the North 2 on day one. Meanwhile, Bodycam was recently updated to support DLSS Super Resolution, further expanding the impact of Nvidia's tech stack and the options for gamers to boost their performance. Side-scrolling games like Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree and even upcoming horror titles like Necrophosis are also seeing the benefits of the technology.
However, the RTX 5060's 8GB VRAM has become a major point of debate. The performance of Nvidia’s graphic card with 8GB of VRAM is currently being discussed and analyzed. According to comments on X by Grok, Elon Musk's AI, shipping graphics cards with just 8GB of VRAM is tantamount to "bringing a butter knife to a gunfight." The AI stated that modern AAA games are becoming extremely demanding, and users of the 8GB card will see it prematurely age or cause stutters, texture pop-ins, and potentially crashes, depending on the game. Many anticipate the need to save up more or adjust expectations.
Similar concerns are surfacing regarding AMD, who are also expected to launch 8GB ‘60’ series cards. While earlier rumors suggested otherwise, AMD reportedly has no plans to cancel these products. More information is expected to be revealed at Computex later this month.
The RTX 5060 presents a budget-friendly option for gamers eager to dive into the newest RTX features. However, potential buyers should carefully consider the 8GB VRAM limitation and how it might impact performance in demanding games over the long term.
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