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MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X

Common Features

  • ✓ Both products have a GPU clock speed of 2280 MHz.
  • ✓ Both products have a GPU turbo speed of 2497 MHz.
  • ✓ Both products have a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s.
  • ✓ Both products have a floating-point performance of 19.18 TFLOPS.
  • ✓ Both products have a texture rate of 299.6 GTexels/s.
  • ✓ Both products have a GPU memory speed of 1750 MHz.
  • ✓ Both products have 3840 shading units.
  • ✓ Both products have 120 texture mapping units (TMUs).
  • ✓ Both products have an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz.
  • ✓ Both products have a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • ✓ Both products have 8GB of VRAM.
  • ✓ Both products use GDDR7 memory.
  • ✓ Both products have a memory bus width of 128-bit.
  • ✓ Both products support ECC memory.
  • ✓ Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenGL 4.6.
  • ✓ Both products support OpenCL 3.
  • ✓ Both products support multi-display technology.
  • ✓ Both products support ray tracing.
  • ✓ Both products support DLSS.

Main Differences

  • • The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X has a width of 197 mm, while the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X has a width of 197 mm.
  • • The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X has a height of 120 mm, while the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X has a height of 120 mm.
  • • The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X has a GPU architecture of Blackwell, while the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X also uses Blackwell architecture.
  • • The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 145W, while the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X has a TDP of 145W.
  • • The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X uses a PCI Express (PCIe) version of 5, while the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X also uses PCIe version 5.
  • • The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X has a semiconductor size of 5 nm, while the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X also has a semiconductor size of 5 nm.
  • • The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X has 21900 million transistors, while the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X also has 21900 million transistors.
  • • Neither the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X nor the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X has air-water cooling.
Specs Comparison
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X

Performance:
GPU clock speed 2280 MHz 2280 MHz
GPU turbo 2497 MHz 2497 MHz
pixel rate 119.9 GPixel/s 119.9 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 19.18 TFLOPS 19.18 TFLOPS
texture rate 299.6 GTexels/s 299.6 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 1750 MHz 1750 MHz
shading units 3840 3840
texture mapping units (TMUs) 120 120
render output units (ROPs) 48 48
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) ✓ ✓

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X share identical specifications across all performance-related metrics. Both products have a GPU clock speed of 2280 MHz and a GPU turbo frequency of 2497 MHz. Their pixel rates are the same at 119.9 GPixel/s, and both deliver 19.18 TFLOPS of floating-point performance. In terms of texture rate, both products handle 299.6 GTexels/s, and they are equipped with the same GPU memory speed of 1750 MHz.

Additionally, the number of shading units, texture mapping units (TMUs), and render output units (ROPs) are identical for both models. Both feature 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Moreover, both cards support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), making them comparable in terms of their computational capabilities.

With all performance specifications being exactly the same, there are no differences between the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X in this category.

Memory:
effective memory speed 28000 MHz 28000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 448 GB/s 448 GB/s
VRAM 8GB 8GB
GDDR version GDDR7 GDDR7
memory bus width 128-bit 128-bit
Supports ECC memory ✓ ✓

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X have identical memory specifications. Both products feature an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz and a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. They are equipped with 8GB of VRAM, and both utilize GDDR7 memory. Additionally, both models have a memory bus width of 128-bit.

Both the Shadow 2X and Ventus 2X support ECC memory, providing enhanced error correction capabilities for improved reliability during high-performance computing tasks.

Since the memory specs are identical across both cards, there are no differences in this category between the two products.

Features:
DirectX version DirectX 12 Ultimate DirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGL version 4.6 4.6
OpenCL version 3 3
Supports multi-display technology ✓ ✓
supports ray tracing ✓ ✓
Supports 3D ✓ ✓
supports DLSS ✓ ✓
has XeSS (XMX) ✕ ✕
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR Intel Resizable BAR Intel Resizable BAR
has LHR ✕ ✕
has RGB lighting ✕ ✕
supported displays 4 4

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X have identical features. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3. Additionally, they both support multi-display technology, ray tracing, and 3D, making them well-suited for modern gaming and creative applications.

Both models also support DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology, while neither includes XeSS (XMX) support. They share compatibility with Intel's Resizable BAR (AMD SAM is not listed for either), and both lack LHR (Lite Hash Rate) functionality.

Furthermore, neither card has RGB lighting, and both are capable of supporting up to 4 displays simultaneously, offering flexibility for multi-monitor setups.

Ports:
has an HDMI output ✓ ✓
HDMI ports 1 1
HDMI version HDMI 2.1b HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort outputs 3 3
USB-C ports 0 0
DVI outputs 0 0
mini DisplayPort outputs 0 0

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X share the same port configuration. Both models feature one HDMI output with HDMI 2.1b support. They also both have three DisplayPort outputs, providing ample display connectivity options.

Neither card includes USB-C ports, DVI outputs, or mini DisplayPort outputs, so their connectivity options are limited to HDMI and DisplayPort for video output.

Overall, the port configurations are identical between the Shadow 2X and Ventus 2X, offering the same set of display output options.

General info:
GPU architecture Blackwell Blackwell
release date May 2025 May 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 145W 145W
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
semiconductor size 5 nm 5 nm
number of transistors 21900 million 21900 million
Has air-water cooling ✕ ✕
width 197 mm 197 mm
height 120 mm 120 mm

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X are identical in terms of general specifications. Both cards are based on the Blackwell GPU architecture and feature the same thermal design power (TDP) of 145W. They also share the same PCI Express version 5, semiconductor size of 5 nm, and 21,900 million transistors.

Neither card includes air-water cooling, and the dimensions for both are the same, with a width of 197 mm and a height of 120 mm.

Overall, all general specs are perfectly aligned between the two models, meaning there is no difference in this category.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ventus 2X. Both products share several features, including a GPU clock speed of 2280 MHz, a GPU turbo speed of 2497 MHz, and 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM. In terms of differences, the products have identical GPU architecture, semiconductor size, and transistor count, but some distinctions exist in design, such as the cooling solution, which is not air-water on either model. While both products have similar Thermal Design Power (TDP) and PCIe version, there may be subtle variations in their physical dimensions.