NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Blackwell 2.0 GPU aimed at mid-sized Blender scenes, everyday rendering, and strong value without flagship pricing.
Last updated: March 31, 2026
3,690
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 gives a compact estimate of how this GPU handles Blender benchmark scenes, so you can compare practical rendering speed without reading raw benchmark tables.
These timings are derived from Blender Open Data benchmark medians and should be treated as comparative estimates, not guaranteed real-project render times.
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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