RTX 5060 for Blender
Blackwell 2.0 GPU aimed at mid-sized Blender scenes, everyday rendering, and strong value without flagship pricing.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
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3,687
Solid mid-range speed for everyday rendering and moderate scenes.
8 GB
Enough for moderate scenes; heavy assets may push against the limit.
3,840
Lower core count — adequate for lighter rendering workloads.
Blackwell 2.0
Latest-generation design with cutting-edge efficiency and rendering throughput.
448 GB/s
Moderate bandwidth — sufficient for standard rendering workloads.
2497 MHz
Standard clock speed for modern GPUs.
OptiX
OptiX hardware acceleration provides the fastest Cycles rendering path.
145 W
Low power — easy to cool and efficient for smaller builds.
2025
More technical details
Core specs
- Tensor cores: 120
- RT cores: 30
- Base clock: 2280 MHz
- Process size: 5 nm
Memory specs
- Memory type: GDDR7
- Memory bus: 128-bit
Benchmark performance
This chart estimates how many seconds this GPU takes to render one frame of each standard Blender benchmark scene, so you can compare practical rendering speed at a glance.
These are single-frame estimates derived from Blender Open Data benchmark medians at the scene sample counts, not full-animation render times or guarantees for every real project.
View Blender Open Data sourceIs RTX 5060 good for Blender?
A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
What stands out
- Blackwell 2.0 architecture
- 5 nm process node
- GDDR7 memory type
- High base and boost clock speeds
- Efficient 5 nm process for improved performance
Tradeoffs to know
- Limited 8 GB VRAM for professional Blender projects
- 128-bit memory bus may restrict bandwidth
Who should choose it
- If you're looking for a budget-friendly option with modern architecture
- If high clock speeds are a priority for your workflow
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