u003cstrongu003eWhen was the RTX 5060 released?u003c/strongu003e

The RTX 5060 launched in May 2025, and since then, various models from Gigabyte, Asus, Zotac and MSI, amongst other major brands, have become available. At present, there are no supply issues with the 5060 in the UK.

u003cstrongu003eIs the RTX 5060 better than the RTX 4060?u003c/strongu003e

Yes, the RTX 5060 offers considerably improved specifications over the RTX 4060 in both gaming and productivity. As a rough guide, you can expect the RTX 5060 to perform between 10% and 20% better than the RTX 4060, albeit with higher power consumption.

u003cstrongu003eRTX 5060 or RTX 5060 Ti: which should I choose?u003c/strongu003e

If you're on a tight budget, you're happy gaming at 1080p ultra, or you work on productivity tasks that aren't particularly demanding, the RTX 5060 is your best bet. But if you can stretch to a bit more, want to enjoy your games in 1440p/4K, or work with demanding applications, the RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB is the better choice.

u003cstrongu003eIs the 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti necessary for gaming?u003c/strongu003e

Not at all. Its 16 GB of VRAM makes it ideal for gamers who want to enjoy the most demanding titles at 4K, but the 8 GB 5060 will cope admirably with the vast majority of games at HD resolution.

u003cstrongu003eWhat is the actual price of the RTX 5060?u003c/strongu003e

The MSRP for the RTX 5060 is £299, and most manufacturers are sticking fairly close to this figure. As of December 2025, you can pick up the RTX 5060 for around £300–£320 across various brands, though prices may well increase in 2026 if demand from AI data centres continues to climb.