Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060

Name: Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060
Brand: Asus
SKU: 98413

Manufacturer: Asus

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 is a desktop graphics card based on Nvidia's Blackwell architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process with 21,900 million transistors. It operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz, boosting up to 2497 MHz in turbo mode, and delivers 19.18 TFLOPS of floating-point performance alongside a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexels/s across its 3840 shading units.

On the memory side, the card is equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 128-bit bus, reaching an effective speed of 28,000 MHz and a maximum bandwidth of 448 GB/s. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, ray tracing, and DLSS, and can drive up to four displays simultaneously through one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs. The card carries a thermal design power of 145W, measures 228 mm by 123 mm, and connects via PCIe 5.0.

Pros

Supports ray tracing and DLSS, enabling advanced rendering and AI-based upscaling in compatible workloads
GDDR7 memory delivers an effective speed of 28,000 MHz and a maximum bandwidth of 448 GB/s over a 128-bit bus
Four simultaneous display outputs are supported through one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort connections
ECC memory support adds data integrity protection, useful for compute-oriented tasks
Built on a 5 nm process with 21,900 million transistors, reflecting a modern and dense chip design
Intel Resizable BAR support allows the CPU broader access to GPU memory resources

Cons

128-bit memory bus width is relatively narrow for a card in this category, potentially limiting memory throughput scaling
8GB of VRAM may prove restrictive in memory-intensive scenarios as content demands increase
No USB-C output is available, limiting compatibility with certain modern displays and adapters
No water cooling option is offered, leaving thermal management entirely dependent on the air cooler
The absence of RGB lighting may be a drawback for users building systems with coordinated lighting setups

Who is this for?

This card is a solid fit for users who want to run ray tracing and DLSS-enabled workloads at moderate resolutions, where its 19.18 TFLOPS of compute performance and GDDR7 memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s provide meaningful headroom. It also suits those who need multi-display setups of up to four screens, given its combination of three DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI 2.1b port. Additionally, users who benefit from ECC memory support — such as those running compute or content creation tasks alongside gaming — will find the feature set appropriately equipped for those mixed-use scenarios.

Who is this NOT for?

Users working with memory-intensive applications such as high-resolution texture work, large AI model inference, or complex 3D scene rendering may find the 8GB VRAM ceiling limiting over time. The 128-bit memory bus also means that workloads requiring sustained, wide memory throughput scaling will hit architectural constraints sooner than on wider-bus designs. Furthermore, those seeking connectivity through USB-C outputs for modern displays or docking solutions will need to look elsewhere, as this card offers no USB-C ports whatsoever.

Performance:

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

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 runs at a base GPU clock of 2280 MHz, rising to 2497 MHz in turbo mode, and delivers 19.18 TFLOPS of floating-point performance with double precision floating point support included. Its 3840 shading units work alongside 120 texture mapping units and 48 render output units, producing a texture rate of 299.6 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s. GPU memory operates at 1750 MHz, rounding out a performance profile suited to demanding rendering workloads.

Memory:

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

The card is equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM running across a 128-bit memory bus, reaching an effective speed of 28,000 MHz and delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. ECC memory support is also present, adding a layer of data integrity for workloads where memory accuracy matters.

Features:

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

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of graphics and compute APIs. It includes hardware-accelerated ray tracing, DLSS, and stereoscopic 3D support, while XeSS (XMX) is not present. Multi-display technology is supported with a maximum of four simultaneous outputs, and Intel Resizable BAR is available to help the CPU access GPU memory more efficiently. The card does not feature LHR or RGB lighting.

Ports:

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

The card's output configuration consists of one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs, providing four connections in total. There are no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs available on this model.

General info:

GPU architecture	Blackwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	145W
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
semiconductor size	5 nm
number of transistors	21900 million
Has air-water cooling	✕
width	228 mm
height	123 mm

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell architecture, using a 5 nm manufacturing process and packing 21,900 million transistors onto the die. It connects via PCIe 5.0 and carries a thermal design power of 145W, with cooling handled entirely by air — there is no water cooling option on this model. The card measures 228 mm in width and 123 mm in height.

Final Verdict

The Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 is a capable graphics card that brings together Nvidia's Blackwell architecture, GDDR7 memory, and a feature set that includes ray tracing, DLSS, and four-display output support — all within a 145W power envelope. Its 448 GB/s memory bandwidth and modern API coverage make it a well-rounded option for users targeting moderate-resolution workloads and mixed compute-gaming use cases. Where it shows its boundaries is in scenarios that demand wider memory bus capacity or larger VRAM reserves, meaning users with particularly demanding pipelines may outgrow it. For those whose needs align with its specification profile, it represents a technically current and practically equipped choice within its category.