Gainward GeForce RTX 5060 Ghost OC

Name: Gainward GeForce RTX 5060 Ghost OC
Brand: Gainward
SKU: 4331

Manufacturer: Gainward

The Gainward GeForce RTX 5060 Ghost OC is a mid-range graphics card based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process and equipped with 3,840 shading units. It runs at a base clock of 2,280 MHz, with a boost frequency reaching 2,535 MHz, and carries an RGB lighting setup along with support for up to four simultaneous displays. The card draws 145W at full load, making it a reasonably efficient option for its performance tier.

On the memory side, the RTX 5060 Ghost OC features 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 128-bit bus, delivering an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz and a peak bandwidth of 448 GB/s. It achieves a floating-point throughput of 19.47 TFLOPS alongside a texture rate of 304.2 GTexels/s, backed by 120 TMUs and 48 ROPs. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, ray tracing, DLSS, and Intel Resizable BAR, and its connectivity includes one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs. It connects to the system via a PCIe 5 slot and does not require liquid cooling, relying entirely on air cooling within its 262.1 × 126.3 mm form factor.

Pros

Supports DLSS and ray tracing, enabling more demanding rendering workloads directly from hardware
GDDR7 memory delivers an effective speed of 28,000 MHz and 448 GB/s of bandwidth on a 128-bit bus
Four display outputs — one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort — allow flexible multi-monitor setups without adapters
ECC memory support adds a layer of data integrity for error-sensitive tasks
Intel Resizable BAR support allows the CPU to access the full VRAM pool, which can improve frame delivery in supported scenarios
RGB lighting is built in, giving users visual customization without requiring additional hardware

Cons

The 128-bit memory bus is narrow for an 8GB card, which can limit memory throughput in bandwidth-intensive scenarios
No USB-C output is available, restricting compatibility with certain modern displays and adapters
Air cooling only — no liquid cooling option is supported, which may be a limitation in thermally constrained or high-ambient-temperature builds
XeSS (XMX) is not supported, limiting upscaling options to DLSS alone

Who is this for?

This card is a solid fit for users who want to run games and applications with ray tracing and DLSS enabled, as both are natively supported and can meaningfully reduce rendering load. The combination of GDDR7 memory, a 2,535 MHz boost clock, and 19.47 TFLOPS of floating-point throughput makes it well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming workloads. Its four display outputs and multi-display support also make it a practical choice for users who need to drive multiple monitors simultaneously, whether for productivity or an expanded gaming setup. ECC memory support further extends its appeal to users running compute or data-sensitive tasks alongside standard graphics workloads.

Who is this NOT for?

Users targeting high-resolution or extremely bandwidth-intensive workloads may find the 128-bit memory bus a limiting factor, as it can restrict throughput when large textures or high frame buffers are involved. The card also lacks a USB-C output, making it a poor match for users who rely on USB-C or Thunderbolt-connected displays without additional adapters. Since no liquid cooling solution is supported, it may not be the best choice for users building in thermally constrained enclosures where heat management is critical, particularly under sustained heavy loads.

Performance:

GPU clock speed	2280 MHz
GPU turbo	2535 MHz
pixel rate	121.7 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	19.47 TFLOPS
texture rate	304.2 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 card operates at a base GPU clock of 2,280 MHz, climbing to a boost frequency of 2,535 MHz under load, while the GPU memory runs at 1,750 MHz. With 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, it delivers a floating-point throughput of 19.47 TFLOPS, a texture rate of 304.2 GTexels/s, and a pixel rate of 121.7 GPixel/s. The GPU also supports Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP), broadening its suitability for compute-oriented workloads alongside standard rendering tasks.

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, achieving an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz and a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. ECC memory support is also included, which helps maintain data integrity in error-sensitive workloads.

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 card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of graphics and compute APIs. Ray tracing and DLSS are both supported, while XeSS (XMX) is not available on this model. It is compatible with Intel Resizable BAR and does not carry LHR restrictions. Multi-display technology is supported with a maximum of four simultaneous displays, and stereoscopic 3D is also included. RGB lighting is present on the card, adding a visual element to the build.

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 a total of four display connections. There are no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs 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	262.1 mm
height	126.3 mm

Built on the Blackwell architecture and fabricated using a 5 nm process, the GPU integrates 21,900 million transistors and connects to the system via a PCIe 5 slot. It has a Thermal Design Power of 145W and relies solely on air cooling, with no liquid cooling support. The card measures 262.1 mm in width and 126.3 mm in height.

Final Verdict

The Gainward GeForce RTX 5060 Ghost OC is a well-rounded graphics card that brings together the Blackwell architecture, DLSS and ray tracing support, and GDDR7 memory with 448 GB/s of bandwidth in a package suited to 1080p and 1440p workloads. Its four display outputs, ECC memory support, and Intel Resizable BAR compatibility add practical versatility beyond straightforward gaming use. The 128-bit bus width and absence of USB-C output are real constraints that will matter to some users, but within its intended scope, the RTX 5060 Ghost OC delivers a coherent and technically capable feature set that holds up well for its target audience.