MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB
Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB

Common Features

  • Both products have a GPU clock speed of 2407 MHz.
  • Both products have a GPU memory speed of 1750 MHz.
  • Both products have 4608 shading units.
  • Both products have 144 texture mapping units (TMUs).
  • Both products have 48 render output units (ROPs).
  • Both products support double precision floating point (DPFP).
  • Both products have an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz.
  • Both products have a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Both products have 16GB of VRAM.
  • Both products use GDDR7 memory.
  • Both products have a 128-bit memory bus width.
  • Both products support ECC memory.
  • Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate.
  • Both products support OpenGL version 4.6.
  • Both products support OpenCL version 3.
  • Both products support multi-display technology.
  • Both products support ray tracing.
  • Both products support 3D.
  • Both products support DLSS.
  • Both products have one HDMI output with HDMI version 2.1b.

Main Differences

  • GPU turbo is 2647 MHz on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and 2572 MHz on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB.
  • Pixel rate is 127.1 GPixel/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and 123.5 GPixel/s on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB.
  • Floating-point performance is 24.39 TFLOPS on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and 23.7 TFLOPS on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB.
  • Texture rate is 381.2 GTexels/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and 370.4 GTexels/s on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB.
  • RGB lighting is present on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB but not available on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB.
  • The width is 247 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and 220.5 mm on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB.
  • The height is 135 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and 120.3 mm on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB.
Specs Comparison
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB

Performance:
GPU clock speed 2407 MHz 2407 MHz
GPU turbo 2647 MHz 2572 MHz
pixel rate 127.1 GPixel/s 123.5 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 24.39 TFLOPS 23.7 TFLOPS
texture rate 381.2 GTexels/s 370.4 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed 1750 MHz 1750 MHz
shading units 4608 4608
texture mapping units (TMUs) 144 144
render output units (ROPs) 48 48
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)

Both the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB feature the same GPU clock speed of 2407 MHz, but the Zotac variant has a slightly higher GPU turbo of 2572 MHz compared to MSI's 2647 MHz. While the difference is relatively small, it may result in a slight performance edge for the MSI model when pushed to its turbo speeds. The MSI card also has a higher pixel rate of 127.1 GPixel/s, compared to Zotac’s 123.5 GPixel/s, suggesting better pixel processing capability. On the other hand, the floating-point performance for MSI is rated at 24.39 TFLOPS, which is a bit higher than Zotac's 23.7 TFLOPS, indicating that MSI may offer a marginally higher computational performance in floating-point tasks.

Both cards have identical texture mapping units (TMUs) and render output units (ROPs), each with 144 and 48 respectively. Additionally, both cards feature a GPU memory speed of 1750 MHz. In terms of texture rate, MSI achieves 381.2 GTexels/s, outpacing Zotac's 370.4 GTexels/s, which suggests the MSI card is slightly better at handling texture-intensive workloads.

Finally, both the MSI and Zotac models support Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), indicating that both are capable of handling double-precision calculations, which is important for certain professional or scientific applications. Overall, the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC has a slight advantage in performance metrics like pixel rate, floating-point performance, and texture rate, while the Zotac variant offers a marginally higher turbo boost speed.

Memory:
effective memory speed 28000 MHz 28000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 448 GB/s 448 GB/s
VRAM 16GB 16GB
GDDR version GDDR7 GDDR7
memory bus width 128-bit 128-bit
Supports ECC memory

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB are virtually identical in terms of memory specifications. Both products feature the same effective memory speed of 28000 MHz and maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. Additionally, both cards are equipped with 16GB of VRAM, which is a significant amount for handling demanding gaming and graphics workloads.

Both cards also use GDDR7 memory, and they share the same 128-bit memory bus width. This configuration ensures that they have similar performance in terms of data transfer and access speed. Furthermore, both models support ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, a feature that improves stability and reliability by detecting and correcting memory errors, which is useful in professional and high-precision tasks.

In summary, the memory specifications of the MSI and Zotac models are identical across all key metrics, including memory speed, bandwidth, VRAM, GDDR version, memory bus width, and ECC support. There are no differences between the two in this specification group.

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 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB are very similar in terms of features. Both models support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, providing solid compatibility with modern gaming and professional applications. Additionally, both cards support multi-display technology, ray tracing, 3D, and DLSS, making them well-suited for immersive gaming and visual effects.

Both cards also have Intel Resizable BAR support, ensuring optimized performance with compatible Intel processors. Neither of the models features XeSS (XMX) support, which means they do not support Intel's Xe Super Sampling technology. In terms of additional features, both cards lack LHR (Lite Hash Rate), meaning they are not specifically optimized to limit mining performance.

The key difference between the two cards is in RGB lighting: the MSI model includes RGB lighting, while the Zotac card does not. Both models support up to 4 displays, so there is no difference in the number of monitors they can drive. Overall, the primary distinction in features between the MSI and Zotac models is the presence of RGB lighting on the MSI variant, while the Zotac card lacks this feature.

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

Both the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB have identical port configurations. Each card features one HDMI output with HDMI 2.1b support, making them suitable for modern displays and high refresh rates. Additionally, both cards are equipped with three DisplayPort outputs, allowing for multiple monitor setups.

Neither product includes USB-C ports, DVI outputs, or mini DisplayPort outputs. As such, their port offerings are virtually identical in all areas, with both cards supporting the same number and type of connections for display purposes.

In summary, the port setups on both the MSI and Zotac models are the same across all key specifications, providing an equal level of connectivity for users seeking to hook up multiple displays or utilize HDMI 2.1b features.

General info:
GPU architecture Blackwell Blackwell
release date April 2025 April 2025
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 180W 180W
PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 5
semiconductor size 5 nm 5 nm
number of transistors 21900 million 21900 million
Has air-water cooling
width 247 mm 220.5 mm
height 135 mm 120.3 mm

Both the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB share several core specifications, including the same GPU architecture (Blackwell), thermal design power (TDP) of 180W, PCIe version 5, semiconductor size of 5 nm, and number of transistors (21900 million). These similarities ensure that the two cards offer comparable performance and efficiency at a hardware level.

In terms of physical dimensions, the MSI card is slightly larger, with a width of 247 mm and a height of 135 mm, while the Zotac card measures 220.5 mm in width and 120.3 mm in height. The difference in size may influence case compatibility or cooling considerations, but both cards are relatively compact for their performance class.

Neither card features air-water cooling, and both have the same fundamental design elements in terms of GPU architecture and overall power consumption. The differences in size and dimensions are the only notable variance between these two models in this category.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Gaming OC 16GB and Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 16GB. Both models share a GPU clock speed of 2407 MHz, 16GB of VRAM, and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. However, the MSI version has a higher GPU turbo of 2647 MHz, while the Zotac model operates at 2572 MHz. Additionally, the MSI card offers a higher pixel rate of 127.1 GPixel/s, compared to the Zotac's 123.5 GPixel/s. The MSI version also supports RGB lighting, unlike the Zotac model, and it is slightly larger in width and height, measuring 247 mm and 135 mm respectively, compared to the Zotac's 220.5 mm and 120.3 mm.