MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G VENTUS 2X OC Gaming GPU

 

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✅ Key Specifications RTX 5060 MSI

Feature	Specification
GPU Architecture	NVIDIA Blackwell (4th‑gen RT, 5th‑gen Tensor Cores) (computerpro.al, en.wikipedia.org)
CUDA Cores	3,840
Boost Clock	2,527 MHz (Boost) / 2,535 MHz (Extreme, MSI Center)
VRAM	8 GB GDDR7 @ 28 Gbps (448 GB/s)
Memory Bus	128‑bit
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrically x8)
TDP	145 W
Power Connector	Single 8‑pin
Recommended PSU	550 W
Cooling	Dual TORX Fan 5.0, heatpipes, vented backplate
Dimensions	197 × 120 × 40 mm (2.5‑slot)
Outputs	3 × DisplayPort 2.1b; 1 × HDMI 2.1b – up to 4K 480 Hz / 8K 120 Hz
Max Resolution	7680 × 4320 (8K)
DirectX / OpenGL / Vulkan	DX12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6
Software	MSI Center, Afterburner, NVIDIA Game & Studio drivers
Warranty	3 years

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1. Blackwell Architecture & Core Technologies

Built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell microarchitecture, the RTX 5060 delivers major advancements over Ada Lovelace:

• 4th‑gen RT Cores for efficient ray tracing
• 5th‑gen Tensor Cores powering DLSS 4 with Multi‑Frame Generation
• Improved neural rendering, AI upscaling, and Reflex 2 latency reduction (en.wikipedia.org, computerpro.al)

The Blackwell design also emphasizes higher GPU frequencies and wide L2 caches for better performance in modern workloads.

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2. Memory & Bandwidth

Memory specs include 8 GB GDDR7 clocked at 28 Gbps across a 128‑bit bus, enabling up to 448 GB/s bandwidth—a substantial leap over prior generations (pcstudio.in).

This GDDR7 upgrade is essential for feeding increased processing demands and ensures smoother texture streaming at 1080p/1440p resolutions.

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3. Gaming Performance

Clocked up to 2.53 GHz, the RTX 5060 offers strong 1080p performance and respectable 1440p capabilities:

• Cyberpunk 2077 (RT High + DLSS 4): ~70–90 FPS
• Fortnite UE5 Epic: 200+ FPS
• Apex Legends Ultra: 250+ FPS (tomsguide.com)

Relative to the RTX 4060, performance is ~18% higher under optimized conditions (tomsguide.com). DLSS 4’s Frame Generation drastically improves efficiency in ray-traced scenes.

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4. Thermals & Cooling

The dual TORX Fan 5.0 cooler with heatpipes and ventilated backplate provides efficient and quiet cooling (en.wikipedia.org, ezpzsolutions.in).

Typical temperatures:

• Idle: ~30–40 °C
• Gaming: ~60–75 °C
  Fans operate quietly with built-in Zero Frozr idling when temperatures are low.

Reddit feedback on Ventus models often notes that dual-fan designs are “not that great” but acceptable in well-ventilated cases (reddit.com, ezpzsolutions.in).

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5. Power & Efficiency

With a 145 W TDP, the RTX 5060 is energy-efficient. It runs on a single 8‑pin connector and needs only a 550 W PSU—ideal for compact and mainstream systems.

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6. Display & Connectivity

Equipped with 3× DP 2.1b and 1× HDMI 2.1b, the card supports:

• 4K @ 480 Hz
• 8K @ 120 Hz (with DSC)
• VRR, G‑Sync, HDR
• Up to 4 simultaneous displays at 7680×4320 resolution (pcstudio.in)

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7. Use Cases: Gaming, Content, AI

• 1080p Ultra & 1440p High Gaming – excellent for modern AAA and esports
• Ray Tracing – real-time RT with DLSS 4 mitigates performance drop
• Content Creation – strong video editing & 3D rendering via NVIDIA Studio and NVENC
• Streaming & AI Workloads – efficient encoder models, AI inference, neural rendering

Ideal for gamers wanting advanced tech without overpaying.

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8. Comparisons

• vs RTX 4060: ~18% boost + DLSS 4 + GDDR7
• vs RTX 5060 Ti: Ti model offers more cores/higher TDP (~180 W), but this OC variant remains compact and efficient (notebookcheck.net, computerpro.al, tomsguide.com)
• Ventus 2X vs higher-tier models: Slightly less robust cooling/noise than premium variants, but adequate in good airflow setups (reddit.com)

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