MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 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 memory bus width of 128-bit.
  • 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 an HDMI output with HDMI 2.1b.

Main Differences

  • GPU turbo speed is 2602 MHz on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and 2572 MHz on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB.
  • Pixel rate is 124.9 GPixel/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and 123.5 GPixel/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB.
  • Floating-point performance is 23.98 TFLOPS on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and 23.7 TFLOPS on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB.
  • Texture rate is 374.7 GTexels/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and 370.4 GTexels/s on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB.
  • Width is 226 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and 227 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB.
  • Height is 126 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and 127 mm on MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB.
Specs Comparison
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB

Performance:
GPU clock speed 2407 MHz 2407 MHz
GPU turbo 2602 MHz 2572 MHz
pixel rate 124.9 GPixel/s 123.5 GPixel/s
floating-point performance 23.98 TFLOPS 23.7 TFLOPS
texture rate 374.7 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 Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB share many similarities in terms of performance, but there are a few differences in their specifications. For example, the GPU clock speed of both products is identical at 2407 MHz, while the turbo boost speeds are slightly different: the Shadow 2X OC Plus reaches 2602 MHz, while the Ventus 2X Plus hits 2572 MHz.

In terms of pixel rate, the Shadow 2X OC Plus has a higher value at 124.9 GPixel/s compared to the Ventus 2X Plus at 123.5 GPixel/s. The difference here is small, but noticeable. The floating-point performance is also very close, with the Shadow 2X OC Plus reaching 23.98 TFLOPS and the Ventus 2X Plus offering 23.7 TFLOPS, which is a marginal difference.

Both products have the same texture rate of 374.7 GTexels/s for the Shadow 2X OC Plus and 370.4 GTexels/s for the Ventus 2X Plus, which shows a slight difference in favor of the Shadow 2X OC Plus. As for GPU memory speed, both cards are identical at 1750 MHz. They also share the same number of shading units (4608), texture mapping units (144), render output units (48), and support for Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), which are all identical between the two models.

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

Both the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB have identical memory specifications. Both cards feature an effective memory speed of 28000 MHz and offer a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. They also come with 16GB of VRAM, use GDDR7 memory, and have a 128-bit memory bus width.

Additionally, both products support ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory, ensuring reliable performance by detecting and correcting errors. There are no differences in the memory specs between the two models, making them equal in this category.

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 Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB are identical in terms of features. Both products support DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, offering strong compatibility with modern gaming and computing applications. Additionally, both cards support multi-display technology, ray tracing, 3D, and DLSS, ensuring they can deliver high-quality graphics and advanced rendering capabilities.

Neither product supports XeSS (XMX), and both feature Intel Resizable BAR (AMD SAM is not supported). Both models also lack LHR (Low Hash Rate) restrictions, which is important for users interested in cryptocurrency mining. As for lighting, neither card has RGB lighting.

In terms of display support, both products can drive up to 4 displays simultaneously, making them well-suited 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 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB have identical port configurations. Both cards feature 1 HDMI output with HDMI 2.1b support, 3 DisplayPort outputs, and no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs.

There are no differences in the number or types of ports between these two models, meaning they offer the same connectivity options for external displays and devices.

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 226 mm 227 mm
height 126 mm 127 mm

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and the MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB are nearly identical in their general specifications. Both cards are based on the Blackwell GPU architecture, have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 180W, and use a 5 nm semiconductor size. They also both feature 21,900 million transistors and PCI Express (PCIe) version 5 support, ensuring efficient data transfer and performance.

The two products do not feature air-water cooling, and their dimensions are very similar. The Shadow 2X OC Plus measures 226 mm in width and 126 mm in height, while the Ventus 2X Plus is slightly larger, measuring 227 mm in width and 127 mm in height.

Overall, the specifications in this group are nearly identical, with the only differences being the dimensions of the two cards, which vary by just 1 mm in width and height.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB and MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2X Plus 16GB. Both products share a GPU clock speed of 2407 MHz, 16GB of VRAM, and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. However, the Shadow model has a higher GPU turbo speed of 2602 MHz, while the Ventus model operates at 2572 MHz. Additionally, the Shadow has a slightly faster pixel rate of 124.9 GPixel/s, and the Ventus offers a marginally higher texture rate of 370.4 GTexels/s compared to 374.7 GTexels/s on the Shadow. The width and height of the two models differ slightly, with the Shadow being 226 mm wide and 126 mm high, while the Ventus is 227 mm wide and 127 mm high.