Finally Nvidia keeping budget-gamers in mind.
Updated: Dec 17, 2024 9:02 am
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If you’re a budget-conscious gamer holding out for Nvidia’s upcoming mid-range GPUs, there’s some good news on the horizon. According to new information shared by WCCFTech, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti may ship with 16GB of GDDR7 memory – a big step up from the 8GB we saw in the base version of the RTX 4060 Ti. Meanwhile, the standard RTX 5060 will reportedly stick with 8GB of VRAM, also using GDDR7 for improved bandwidth.
These 50 series GPUs are expected to be released early next year, with the RTX 5090 expected to be the first. We expect more information from Nvidia’s CES keynote presentation. Nvidia officially teased its 50 series for the first time on X just days ago.
Why is 16GB of VRAM a big deal?
The RTX 5060 Ti’s jump to 16GB is worth paying attention to. While the additional VRAM might not always translate into higher FPS, it’s increasingly important for running modern AAA games at 1440p or with demanding ray tracing settings. Higher-resolution textures, advanced visual effects, and growing VRAM requirements are pushing 8GB cards to their limits. So, seeing Nvidia embrace more VRAM at this lower price point is always welcome, especially since AMD wants to target this area more strongly going forward.
The base RTX 5060 is expected to stick with 8GB of memory, making it more suitable for 1080p gaming. While 8GB may feel slightly outdated in 2025, Nvidia must seem confident it’ll hold up, or it won’t exist, especially with the faster GDDR7 memory and improved compression techniques. Upscaling technologies like DLSS 3.5 will likely help bridge the gap for more demanding titles.
Both cards use a 128-bit memory bus, just like their RTX 4060-series predecessors, but the GDDR7 interface allows for much higher bandwidth. WCCFTech claims we’re looking at 448GB/s of bandwidth, a 55-65% improvement over the current generation. For context, that’s a pretty significant gain without changing the memory bus size—a clever move on Nvidia’s part.
When can we get our hands on the RTX 5060 Ti?
So when can we expect to see these cards? According to the report, the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 are on track for a launch in late February or March 2025. That means we’re only a few months away from seeing how these GPUs perform and stack up against AMD’s upcoming RX 8000 series and Intel’s Arc offerings.
For now, the RTX 5060 Ti’s rumoured 16GB VRAM looks like a smart play for Nvidia. It’s a solid answer to growing memory demands and could help the card stand out in a competitive market. If you’re gaming at 1440p or worried about VRAM-hungry games, the 5060 Ti might just be a budget-friendly option worth waiting for.