MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB
Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB

Common Features

  • Both products have a GPU clock speed of 2407 MHz.
  • Both products have a GPU turbo of 2572 MHz.
  • Both products have a pixel rate of 123.5 GPixel/s.
  • Both products have a floating-point performance of 23.7 TFLOPS.
  • Both products have a texture rate of 370.4 GTexels/s.
  • 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 an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz.
  • Both products have a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 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.

Main Differences

  • VRAM is 16GB on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB and 8GB on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB.
  • The width is 204 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB and 220.5 mm on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB.
  • The height is 117 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB and 120.3 mm on Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB.
Specs Comparison
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB

Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB

Performance:
GPU clock speed 2407 MHz 2407 MHz
GPU turbo 2572 MHz 2572 MHz
pixel rate 123.5 GPixel/s 123.5 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 23.7 TFLOPS 23.7 TFLOPS
texture rate 370.4 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 Inspire 2X 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB feature identical specifications in several key performance areas. For instance, both models share the same GPU clock speed of 2407 MHz and the same GPU turbo speed of 2572 MHz, offering comparable processing speeds. Additionally, the pixel rate of 123.5 GPixel/s, floating-point performance of 23.7 TFLOPS, and texture rate of 370.4 GTexels/s are the same for both, indicating no differences in how the two cards handle graphics and computations.

Both cards also utilize the same GPU memory speed of 1750 MHz, shading units count at 4608, and texture mapping units (TMUs) at 144, ensuring they are similarly capable in terms of memory performance and texture handling. Furthermore, the render output units (ROPs) are identical at 48 for each card, which means both models can output a similar amount of pixel data.

One aspect where the two cards align is in their support for Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), with both cards offering this feature. Overall, based on the provided specs, the performance characteristics of the MSI and Zotac cards are almost identical, with no notable differences in their core specifications.

Memory:
effective memory speed 28000 MHz 28000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth 448 GB/s 448 GB/s
VRAM 16GB 8GB
GDDR version GDDR7 GDDR7
memory bus width 128-bit 128-bit
Supports ECC memory

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB both feature identical memory specifications in many respects. Both cards offer an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz, a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s, and use the same GDDR7 memory type. Additionally, both models have a memory bus width of 128-bit, ensuring similar data transfer capabilities.

However, a key difference between the two cards lies in the amount of VRAM. The MSI model comes with 16GB of VRAM, while the Zotac model has 8GB of VRAM. This gives the MSI card a clear advantage in terms of memory capacity, which may be beneficial in memory-intensive tasks or gaming at higher resolutions.

Another shared feature is the support for ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, which both products include. This ensures higher data integrity during use, especially in demanding applications. Despite the VRAM difference, the memory specs of both cards are otherwise highly similar.

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 Inspire 2X 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB are nearly identical in terms of features, with both offering the same key capabilities. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, ensuring compatibility with modern gaming and creative software. Additionally, both support multi-display technology, ray tracing, and 3D rendering, which enhances the visual experience for users.

Both models also support DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), a feature that improves performance and image quality in supported games. Neither card supports XeSS (XMX), as this feature is not available on either product. Both cards also include Intel Resizable BAR (part of AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR support), which optimizes memory usage between the CPU and GPU for better performance in certain games and applications.

Other shared features include the absence of LHR (Lite Hash Rate), meaning both cards are equally unaffected by limitations for cryptocurrency mining. Neither product offers RGB lighting, and both can support up to four displays, making them equally versatile in 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 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB both share identical port configurations. Each card has one HDMI output with an HDMI 2.1b version, ensuring compatibility with high-definition displays and support for high refresh rates. Both cards also feature three DisplayPort outputs, providing ample options for connecting multiple monitors.

Neither card includes USB-C ports, DVI outputs, or mini DisplayPort outputs, meaning their port configurations are quite similar in terms of supported display connections. Both products offer the same level of flexibility in terms of connecting to external displays, with no additional or unique ports on either model.

Overall, when it comes to the port selection, the MSI and Zotac cards are equivalent, offering the same number and types of outputs, without any notable differences.

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 204 mm 220.5 mm
height 117 mm 120.3 mm

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB and the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB share several key specifications in the general information category. Both cards use the same GPU architecture, Blackwell, and have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 180W, ensuring similar power requirements. Both also support PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 and are built on a 5 nm semiconductor process, with an identical number of transistors at 21,900 million.

In terms of cooling, neither card includes air-water cooling, as both are purely air-cooled solutions. The primary difference between the two cards lies in their physical dimensions. The MSI card has a width of 204 mm and a height of 117 mm, while the Zotac card is slightly larger with a width of 220.5 mm and a height of 120.3 mm. These size differences could affect case compatibility depending on the user's setup.

Overall, the general specifications of both cards are almost identical, with only minor differences in size that may have an impact on installation in certain cases.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Inspire 2X 16GB and Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Twin Edge 8GB. Both products share the same GPU clock speed of 2407 MHz, GPU turbo of 2572 MHz, and floating-point performance of 23.7 TFLOPS. However, they differ in VRAM, with MSI offering 16GB and Zotac 8GB, and in physical dimensions, where MSI is 204 mm in width and 117 mm in height, while Zotac measures 220.5 mm in width and 120.3 mm in height.