Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Eagle OC VS Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 WindForce OC

Both the Eagle OC and WindForce OC share identical foundations: the same base clock of 2280 MHz, the same 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and identical memory speed. This means any performance gap between them is entirely a product of factory overclocking decisions, not architectural differences.

The single meaningful differentiator is the GPU boost clock: the Eagle OC reaches 2550 MHz versus the WindForce OC's 2512 MHz — a 38 MHz advantage. While that sounds modest, it cascades into measurable gaps across all derived metrics: the Eagle OC delivers 19.58 TFLOPS of floating-point throughput versus 19.29 TFLOPS, a pixel rate of 122.4 GPixel/s versus 120.6 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 306 GTexels/s versus 301.4 GTexels/s. In real-world terms, these roughly 1.5% differences are unlikely to be perceptible in frame rates, but they do confirm the Eagle OC as the faster-clocked card on paper.

In this group, the Eagle OC holds a clear, if slim, performance edge strictly by virtue of its higher factory boost clock. For users prioritizing every last bit of out-of-the-box GPU throughput, the Eagle OC is the stronger choice; for those indifferent to a sub-2% difference, the two cards are functionally equivalent in performance.

On memory, there is nothing to separate these two cards — every single specification is identical. Both feature 8GB of GDDR7 running at an effective 28000 MHz across a 128-bit bus, yielding 448 GB/s of peak memory bandwidth. GDDR7 is a meaningful generational step, delivering substantially higher bandwidth than GDDR6X at the same bus width, which helps offset what is a relatively narrow 128-bit interface for a modern mid-range GPU.

That 448 GB/s figure keeps both cards competitive in memory-intensive workloads — texture streaming, higher resolutions, and tasks like AI inference all benefit from bandwidth headroom. The inclusion of ECC memory support on both is a minor but noteworthy detail, adding a layer of data integrity useful in creative or compute workloads, though it has no bearing on gaming performance.

This group is a complete tie. Memory configuration offers absolutely no basis for choosing one card over the other, and buyers should look entirely to other spec groups — such as cooling or performance clocks — to differentiate the two.

Featurewise, the Eagle OC and WindForce OC are nearly identical siblings. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate, ray tracing, and DLSS — the three pillars of modern GPU feature sets — along with up to 4 simultaneous displays and Intel Resizable BAR for CPU-to-GPU data throughput improvements. Neither carries a hardware limiter (no LHR), meaning full compute and mining capability is retained, though that is largely irrelevant for typical gaming use.

The one and only differentiator in this group is RGB lighting: the WindForce OC has it, the Eagle OC does not. For builders who invest in an aesthetically coordinated system, this is a genuine consideration — RGB integration across components creates a cohesive look that many users actively seek. For those indifferent to aesthetics, it carries zero functional weight.

From a purely functional standpoint, this group is a tie — every capability that affects actual workload performance or software compatibility is shared. The only edge belongs to the WindForce OC, and only if RGB lighting matters to the buyer.

Port configurations are identical across both cards: one HDMI 2.1b output and three DisplayPort outputs, totaling four display connections — which aligns with the four-display limit noted in their features specs. The absence of USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs is consistent with modern mid-range GPU design, where legacy connectors have been phased out entirely.

HDMI 2.1b is worth flagging as a meaningful inclusion. It supports up to 10K resolution and very high refresh rates at 4K, making both cards future-ready for next-generation displays and home theater setups without requiring an adapter. The three DisplayPort outputs, meanwhile, give multi-monitor users plenty of flexibility for productivity or sim-racing rigs.

This group is an unambiguous tie — port selection, versions, and count are exactly matched. Connectivity provides no reason to prefer one card over the other.

At their core, these two cards are built from the same silicon: identical Blackwell architecture, a 5 nm process node, 21.9 billion transistors, and a 145W TDP. Sharing the same power envelope means neither card will demand more from a PSU or produce meaningfully more heat than the other — system builders can treat them as equivalent in terms of power planning and airflow requirements.

Where they diverge is physical footprint. The Eagle OC measures 208 × 120 mm while the WindForce OC is slightly more compact at 199 × 116 mm — roughly 9 mm shorter in length and 4 mm shorter in height. In practical terms, the WindForce OC is the more case-friendly option, particularly relevant for smaller mid-tower or mini-ITX adjacent builds where GPU clearance is tight. Both use air cooling exclusively, so neither offers a hybrid thermal advantage.

For this group, the WindForce OC has a modest but real edge in physical compatibility thanks to its smaller dimensions, making it the better fit for space-constrained builds. In standard full-tower or mid-tower cases, the size difference is inconsequential and the two cards are effectively equivalent.