Introduction
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 was launched on May 19th, 2025, from the Computex 2025 event, though it was announced earlier back in late April alongside the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti launch. The GeForce RTX 5060 is NVIDIA’s lowest-tier performance-segment based video card in the GeForce RTX 50 Series Blackwell lineup, positioned below the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with a $299 MSRP. With the video card now launched, we are able to take a look at a new partner card from MSI, the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC video card, with a current listing on MSI’s storefront of $359.99. The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC (G5060-8GC) is a custom video card design from MSI, with a factory overclock, and features MSI’s upgraded TWIN FROZR 10 design. The GeForce RTX 5060 does not have a reference NVIDIA design; it is AIB-driven.
The GeForce RTX 5060 is based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, and the GB206 die is on the 4N TSMC manufacturing process. GB206 is also used on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti; therefore, for the GeForce RTX 5060, this is a cut-down GeForce RTX 5060 Ti in specification. It comprises 30 SMs with 128 CUDA Cores per SM. When you add all this up, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 3,840 CUDA Cores, 120 5th Gen Tensor Cores, 30 4th Gen RT Cores, 48 ROPs, and 120 Texture Units. The GPU Boost Clock is set at 2497MHz. Memory consists of 8GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit memory bus at 28Gbps, giving it 448GB/s of memory bandwidth. The TDP is just 145W. While the GeForce RTX 5060 supports PCI-Express 5.0, it runs with x8 lanes instead of x16. MSRP is $299.
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC
In the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 GPU line-up, MSI is offering a plethora of options and designs at different price points, with varying features. MSI has dual-fan designs and robust triple-fan designs as well, this generation, in varying sizes for different computer builds. MSI has a complete lineup across its GAMING series, INSPIRE Series, VENTUS Series, and SHADOW Series for the GeForce RTX 5060. The model we are reviewing today is among the GAMING Series, specifically an OC model, but a non-OC version of this exists as well. In the GAMING Series, MSI also offers its triple-fan GAMING TRIO version, also in OC and non-OC models of, with both a white and black version of each as well.
Below the GAMING Series is the VENTUS series, which is a dual-fan solution with a simpler design but also offered in white and silver/black with OC and non-OC versions, as well as a special triple-fan version. The INSPIRE Series has two models available, OC and non-OC, with a unique gold aesthetic in a dual-fan solution. Finally, the SHADOW Series exists, with a simple stealth look. If you are looking at a model from MSI that is at the $299 MSRP, that would be the SHADOW 2X OC model, which sits at $299 on the MSI storefront.
Going back to the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC model (G5060-8GC) we are reviewing, this is a factory overclocked video card with a Boost Clock of 2625MHz and an MSI Center enabled Extreme Performance Mode of 2640MHz. This compares to the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING model, which runs at the NVIDIA default specification of a Boost Clock of 2497MHz. Therefore, the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC has a 5% factory overclock out-of-the-box.
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC measures 248mm in length (9.7″ inches), 135mm in width (5.3″ inches), and 41mm in height (1.6″ inches); therefore, this is a very compact video card and will fit well in small form factor builds. For power, it utilizes a single 8-pin PCIe Power Connector, and MSI recommends a 550W PSU with power consumption rated at 155W. It has 3x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1x HDMI 2.1b.
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC is based on MSI’s new TWIN FROZR 10 thermal design. This design has been upgraded with enhanced wave edges for the fin stack for heat dissipation. This is a dual-fan solution, with a fan shroud, which then has the heatsink with heatpipes, the PCB, and then a solid backplate. The heatsink extends beyond the heatsink to allow an air-passthrough. MSI uses DrMOS power stage solutions to improve efficiency with low power loss and enhanced voltage control. There are additional fuses built into the PCB as well to provide safeguards against electrical damage.
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING OC uses MSI’s STORMFORCE fans, which have seven blades with a claw texture to improve air pressure. There is also a circular arc around the fans to concentrate airflow, reduce noise, and improve performance. The fans also support ZERO FROZR ability, which brings the fans to a complete stop when the GPU temperature is lower.
The heatsink itself uses MSI’s AIRGLOW CONTROL thermal configuration with its WAVE-CURVED 3.0 fin stack design. The fin stack is designed with wave edges to improve efficiency, but even more is gained with this upgrade by adjusting the size of the wave edges under the fan motor and other spots where there is less airflow. The heatsink makes direct contact with the GPU and memory modules with a solid nickel-plated copper baseplate. MSI uses high-quality clay-based thermal pads for heat dissipation. With CORE PIPES, MSI has squared off the heatpipes under the baseplate to maximize surface area and contact. A sturdy, full METAL BACKPLATE is used to help strengthen the video card and has the airflow vents.
There is an RGB logo atop the video, and this video card supports MSI Center and MSI Afterburner.
Discussion (10 replies)
Join Discussion →Remember when a new gen would trounce the previous generation next model up? Now we're just happy if it's faster.
It is at least way better compared to the 4060 than the 5070 was to the 4070.
With transformer model, it seems that 1080 max can be tested & viable at 1080p quality & 1440p balanced
However vram limit applies in following scenarios even then
[*]Open world games that use nanite like tech
[*]Older games that are 'unoptimized' & will never be optimized in future
[*]Games with adjustable texture cache pool size
[*]Games with insufficient texture
As we discussed elsewhere; at $229 (adjusted for inflation) or less I have no beef with 8GB cards. $300 is too much IMO. Better off eating instant ramen and making your own coffee i.e. cutting the budget elsewhere, until you have enough to buy a 9060XT 16GB.
Anecdotally: DLSS 4 TM immediately impressed me when using it on a 3050 6GB in Spidey Miles Morales. I was not expecting to get the level of playability and visuals it managed in combo with a 5600X3D.
The complication is that with tariffs, TSMC monopoly & shrinking node gains entry level is now $350
AMD has 9060 xt 16gb at $350 msrp
As per RGT Nvidia will have 5060 super 12gb also at $350 msrp
Although recent super rumours have not mentioned the 5060 super, so it's launch could be around Q2 2026
But the wheels of time are slowly shifting. The 9060xt 8gb is available with "rebate coupons" for $250
AMD has also launched the 9060 non-xt at $280 but whenever it is made available for wider public, I expect msrp to be $250 (with 9060xt 8gb completely disappearing from the market)
Unfortunately the times of $200 or less GPUs has permanently passed. You can probably get the 55w 7400xt but strictly only if your PSU will not support a discrete GPU
On slight tangent, I expect the 9060xt 16gb to be a long lived card as AMD is moving to 3nm with RDNA 5 as per leaks. & if you look at the proposed bus width to CU ratio then a RDNA 5 128 bit bus card would have 48 CUs. No way AMD is selling that for less than $400. So the 9060xt 16gb will have to be the 'entry level' for a long time, I think
I am not ready to buy into that definition of entry level. Feels like gaslighting straight from the IHV's propaganda machines. IMO, entry level is the following cards - RTX 5050, but it needs a $25-$30 price drop from MSRP, then it's good. Same will go for the RX 9600, if it's over $230 it's too expensive. Even if it is almost as fast as the 5060. The B570 10GB completes the entry level round up.
5060 Super will dominate sales if there are models at that price.
As mentioned, I think $229 is the acceptable price for entry level given inflation. And the 7400XT should be popular for rehabbing the glut of used 8th/9th gen office PCs into gamers.
I don't follow data on BoM or any of that jazz anymore, I'll take your word for it.
DAPUNISHER the n00b :D
Honestly, that needs to be fixed!
More like "The bull :poop: artist".
Nope still a newb. ;)
Looks like I am wrong on Lisa Su not releasing a 'budget' gpu next gen — a 3060 12gb replacement could be incoming (using cheaper & slower lpddr6 ram)
We now have the full RDNA 5 lineup
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