AI craze leaves only one Nvidia RTX 50-series GPU at MSRP — RTX 5060 Ti 8GB makes the final stand, as even the RTX 5050 falls
Source: Tom’s Hardware
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Pricing and Availability
Finding a graphics card at MSRP is rare today, but the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is still available at its suggested price of $379. The only custom models currently selling at this price are:
- MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G Ventus 2X OC Plus – Amazon deal
- Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 8G – B&H Photo Video deal
If you need a larger memory buffer, the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is priced around $519 (about 37 % more). For comparison, the Radeon RX 9600 XT 16GB starts at $429.
Performance
The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB delivers solid 1080p gaming performance, especially when paired with Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5 and Multi‑Frame Generation technologies. Our testing shows that the performance gap between the 8 GB and 16 GB variants is minimal at typical graphics settings, but the 16 GB model pulls ahead when higher resolutions or ultra‑high settings are used.
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs 16GB – Gaming Benchmarks
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Buying Advice
The ongoing memory shortage keeps GPU prices elevated, so the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB represents a rare opportunity to purchase a capable card at MSRP. If its 1080p performance meets your needs, buying now avoids higher future prices. For users who require more VRAM or plan to game at higher resolutions, the 16 GB model or competing Radeon options may be worth the extra cost.