The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card was unveiled on April 16, marking its entry as the most budget-friendly Blackwell GPU available. However, the launch turned out to be a "paper" release, with retail units scarce and often available only at a significant markup. If you're in the market for a prebuilt gaming PC featuring this new GPU, you're in luck. There's a good selection of reasonably priced options, particularly from Skytech at Amazon. The two most affordable models start at just $1,249.99, offering a great deal for a current-generation gaming rig capable of handling 1080p and 1440p resolutions.
Skytech GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PCs From $1,249.99
Skytech Shadow AMD Ryzen 5 5500 RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$1,249.99 at Amazon
Skytech Archangel AMD Ryzen 5 5600X RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)
$1,299.99 at Amazon
The RTX 5060 Ti succeeds the RTX 4060 Ti, offering a notable 15-20% performance boost in games. This improvement surpasses the generational leap seen with the RTX 5070 over the RTX 4070. From a value standpoint, the RTX 5060 Ti is the best Blackwell card for 1080p gaming, yet it's also well-suited for 1440p gaming, especially when utilizing DLSS 4. While the RTX 5070 offers greater power, prebuilt systems with this GPU start at a steep $1,700-$1,800. For gamers focusing on 1440p or lower resolutions, the RTX 5060 Ti offers a more justifiable option.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Review by James Archer (Rock Paper Shotgun)
"The RTX 5060 Ti upholds the tradition of the XX60 Ti series, delivering smooth and relatively budget-friendly performance at 1440p. Compared to the pricier RTX 5070, it significantly advances native resolution framerates from the previous 40 series, even before employing DLSS.
Thus, the RTX 5060 Ti stands out as one of the most successful RTX 50 series graphics cards, emerging as the go-to choice for budget-conscious gamers aiming for 1440p performance."
