GeForce RTX 5060 Ti appears in FurMark – GDDR7 and 180 watts TDP in the mid-range range

So there it is, the first tangible trace of the upcoming RTX 5060 Ti. And where? In a FurMark database, of course. The classic GPU melting test may not be the benchmark for gaming performance, but it shows pretty accurately how warm a card gets under load – and which ID is behind it. To be more precise: 10DE-2D04, and according to current decoding tables, this is assigned to the GB206 chip. In other words, exactly what is expected to be the heart of the RTX 5060 Ti.

128 bits, GDDR7 and two memory sizes – NVIDIA sticks to the usual kit

The RTX 5060 Ti is – unsurprisingly – equipped with a 128-bit wide interface, but this time paired with GDDR7. Depending on the version, 8 or 16 GB will sit on the carrier, each with 28 Gbps per pin. This makes a total bandwidth of 448 GB/s. Sounds good at first, but in the end it is only part of the equation. The bandwidth advantage compared to the RTX 4060 Ti is around 55 percent according to the paper form, which could theoretically open the door to higher resolutions or better texture management – provided the rest of the architecture allows it. Anyone hoping for a mini RTX 5080 in “economy format” is likely to be disappointed, as is so often the case. Mid-range remains mid-range, even with GDDR7.

180 watts TDP – the new normal in the 60 class?

The reported power consumption is interesting: 180 watts TDP. This is a clear statement when you consider that the RTX 4060 Ti tends to bob around in the 160 watt range, depending on the model. The additional consumption is probably primarily due to the GDDR7, which is faster but not more efficient – at least as long as no real production optimizations take effect. The maximum temperature of 69 °C in the FurMark test sounds harmless, but this depends heavily on the cooler and the environment. It was probably not a reference card – rather a sample under laboratory conditions. If you’re hoping for whisper-quiet gaming cards here, it’s better to wait for the production models first. The paper TDP and real board power have often been worlds apart for NVIDIA.

Performance? Yes, somehow. But not yet assessable.

And what about performance? Well, FurMark is known to be as meaningful as a thermometer in a blast furnace. 10.242 points mean nothing without context, especially without driver optimization. However, you can read between the lines that the RTX 5060 Ti is not aiming at the 4070 series with guns blazing, but rather comes as a 4060 Ti successor with a little extra polish. So anyone hoping for a real generation leap should be prepared for “more of the same” with slightly upgraded specs.

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Prices? Again within the pain threshold

The rumored prices are – unimaginatively – 399 US dollars for the 8 GB version and 499 US dollars for the 16 GB version. This means that NVIDIA is sticking to the familiar pattern: if you want more memory, you pay. Whether this surcharge makes any difference in everyday use depends heavily on the application scenario. In 1080p titles, you will probably only notice the difference on the price tag. And the fact that the 16 GB version is automatically more future-proof is also doubtful in view of the narrow memory interface and the expected computing units.

RTX 5060 Ti – the bread-and-butter model with a light spread

So the RTX 5060 Ti is on its way. And as usual with NVIDIA, it’s coming quietly via the side channels: a little leak here, a little device ID there. Anyone expecting the mid-range sector to be revolutionized by GDDR7 is likely to be disappointed. More bandwidth? Yes. More performance? Probably. But in the end, the card remains exactly what the name suggests: a 60-series Ti. No more, no less. The presumed launch on April 16 fits into the picture – including an NDA lift the day before, as we know it. However, anyone eyeing the card should not be blinded by the GDDR7. It is and remains a budget card with expensive modules, which is probably primarily aimed at unit numbers and not innovation prices.

Wait and see, drink tea, wait for the drivers. And maybe don’t pre-order right away.

Source: OyashokuDesu via X