Nvidia GeForce xx60 series is PC gaming’s default GPU, and a new one is out May 19

arstechnica.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

Excitement mounts for NVIDIA's new RTX 5060, marking a step forward in its GPU lineup with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame-Generation technology. Priced at $299, it aims to deliver high-end performance without breaking the bank—but expect supply issues and premium pricing as it competes with other top-tier GPUs like the RTX 5070. Packing 4,608 CUDA cores and a significant memory bandwidth boost from GDDR7 to GDDR6, the card excels in games but faces limitations from its 8GB of VRAM, hindering performance at higher resolutions for some titles. Availability and pricing will shape its success in the mainstream market.