RTX 5060 vs RTX 5060 Ti for Blender
Compare RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 13.1%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
13% faster than RTX 5060
Most VRAM
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
100% more VRAM than RTX 5060
Lowest power draw
RTX 5060
19% lower rating than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Cheapest
RTX 5060
45% cheaper than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Best value for money
RTX 5060
59% better value than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5060 | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $425.00 Checked Oct 19, 2026 | $765.99 Checked Oct 19, 2026 |
| Value for money | 8.57 +59% | 5.38 |
| Blender benchmark score | 3,643.76 | 4,120.24 +13% |
| VRAM | 8 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+100% |
| System PSU | 550 W Manufacturer requirement−8% | 600 W Manufacturer requirement |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 3,840 | 4,608 +20% |
| Boost clock | 2497 MHz | 2.57 GHz +3% |
| RT cores | 30 | 36 +20% |
| Tensor cores | 120 | 144 +20% |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Blackwell |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 145 W −19% | 180 W |
| Release year | 2025 | 2025 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5060
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 84 runs
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 207 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB leads by 13.1% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (4,120 vs 3,644). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 8 GB on RTX 5060. That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
RTX 5060 is the lower-power option at 145 W TDP, compared with 180 W for RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB. If render speed is close, that can make RTX 5060 easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB is the straightforward performance pick, while RTX 5060 needs a price, power, availability, or compatibility advantage to make more sense.
Comparison summary
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB leads the Blender benchmark score by 13.1%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB 13% faster than RTX 5060.
Most VRAM: RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB 100% more VRAM than RTX 5060.
Lowest power draw: RTX 5060 19% lower rating than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.
Cheapest: RTX 5060 45% cheaper than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.
Best value for money: RTX 5060 59% better value than RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB.
RTX 5060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has 16 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.