RTX 5060 Finally Here: Where to Buy and What to Expect
RTX 5060 is Officially Out! Where to Find It
The Nvidia RTX 5060 has finally launched today, May 19th, bringing a new budget-friendly option to gamers. But where can you actually buy one? That’s what we’re tracking right now.
A Word of Caution Before You Buy
Before you rush out to snag one, it’s worth noting that we haven’t had a chance to fully review the RTX 5060 independently. Nvidia has been cautious, only letting us play specific, highly optimized games. While those early impressions are promising, we strongly recommend waiting for in-depth reviews before making a purchase.
Micro Center Has it, But With a Catch
Micro Center is the first retailer to list the RTX 5060, but there’s a twist. They’re only selling it in-store—no shipping or in-store pickup options are available. Even stranger, it’s listed at the MSRP of $299, which might be a sign that stock is limited.
Retailers are Prepping for Launch
Many other retailers, like Scan in the UK, have holding pages ready for the RTX 5060, allowing you to sign up for email notifications when it’s in stock. Keep an eye on those!
When Will Other Retailers Get Stock?
We’re expecting to see the RTX 5060 at major retailers like Best Buy and Newegg soon, likely around 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm BST. But remember, these cards are likely to sell out fast, so be ready to act quickly!
RTX 5060 Ti vs. RTX 5060: What’s the Difference?
The RTX 5060 Ti, launched in April, is the more powerful sibling. Here’s a quick comparison:
RTX 5060 Ti
- Price: $379 (8GB) / $429 (16GB)
- Release Date: April 16
- Video Memory: 8GB GDDR7 / 16GB GDDR7
- RT Cores: 72 TFLOPS
- Tensor Cores: 759 AI TOPS
- Shader Cores: 24 TFLOPS
- DisplayPort: 2.1b
RTX 5060
- Price: $299
- Release Date: May 19
- Video Memory: 8GB GDDR7
- RT Cores: 58 TFLOPS
- Tensor Cores: 614 AI TOPS
- Shader Cores: 19 TFLOPS
- DisplayPort: 2.1b
Early Performance Hints
Some laptop benchmarks on Geekbench suggest the RTX 5060 could be about 18% faster than the RTX 4060 laptop GPU. However, keep in mind that these are early tests, and real-world performance may vary.
RTX 5060 Laptops Are Here
Several laptops featuring the RTX 5060 are already available, starting at $1,099. You can expect to see it in popular models like the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, Alienware 16 Area-51, Razer Blade 16, HP Omen 16, and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro.
