Nvidia’s RTX 50 series is about to expand with the anticipated arrival of the RTX 5050, 5060, and 5060 Ti. While official confirmation from Nvidia is still pending, recent leaks have provided insight into the potential specifications of these entry-level GPUs. These additions are expected to be unveiled soon, following reports suggesting Nvidia’s plan to announce more RTX 50 series models within the coming days.
Leaked Specifications: A Closer Look
Reliable leaker @kopite7kimi has shed light on the upcoming GPUs’ hardware. According to their posts on X (formerly Twitter), the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti will leverage the GB206-300 GPU die, while the RTX 5050 will utilize the GB207-300 chip.
RTX 5060 Ti: Modest Performance Boost
The RTX 5060 Ti, the more powerful of the two 60-class cards, is projected to house 4,608 CUDA cores. This represents a modest 5.7% increase compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4060 Ti. Two memory configurations will be available: 8GB and 16GB of GDDR7, both operating on a 128-bit memory bus with a 180W TDP. The 16GB variant is expected to launch first by the end of March, followed by the 8GB model in April alongside the RTX 5060.
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
PG152-SKU10/15
GB206-300-A1
4608FP32
128-bit GDDR7 8/16G
180WRTX 5060: A Significant Upgrade
The RTX 5060 will be offered in a single 8GB GDDR7 configuration, also utilizing a 128-bit memory bus. It packs 3,840 CUDA cores, a considerable 22.22% jump from the RTX 4060. With a 150W TDP, this GPU is poised to be an attractive option for smaller PC builds.
GeForce RTX 5060
PG152-SKU25
GB206-250-A1
3840FP32
128-bit GDDR7 8G
150WRTX 5050: The Return of the 50-Class
The RTX 5050 marks the return of Nvidia’s 50-class GPU lineup, absent since the RTX 3050. While the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti benefit from a 128-bit memory interface with 448 GB/s bandwidth (approximately 55% higher than the RTX 4060 Ti), the RTX 5050 sticks with GDDR6 memory. It’s anticipated to feature the PG152-SKU10/15 board with a GB206-300-A1 GPU die, 2,560 CUDA cores, and a 130W TDP.
GeForce RTX 5050
PG152-SKU50
GB207-300-A1
2560FP32
128-bit GDDR6 8G
130WRTX 50 Series: Addressing Initial Challenges
The RTX 50 series, encompassing the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070, has experienced a somewhat slow start due to limited availability and inflated prices. Concerns have also surfaced regarding the RTX 5090’s incompatibility with certain older 12VHPWR power connectors, leading to reports of melting cables and adapters. Furthermore, Nvidia has faced issues with missing ROPs (Render Output Units) on some RTX 50 cards, impacting overall performance.
Conclusion: Expanding Options for Gamers
The addition of the RTX 5050, 5060, and 5060 Ti promises to broaden the RTX 50 series lineup, offering more affordable options for gamers. While the performance gains over the previous generation appear modest in some cases, the increased memory bandwidth and the introduction of GDDR7 memory on the 60-class cards could provide noticeable improvements. It remains to be seen how these new GPUs will perform in real-world scenarios and how their pricing will position them in the competitive graphics card market.
