Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC

Name: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC
Brand: Gigabyte
SKU: 7189

Manufacturer: Gigabyte

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC is a mid-range graphics card based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process with 21,900 million transistors. It ships with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM across a 128-bit memory bus, delivering an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz and a maximum bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The card measures 281 mm in length and 119 mm in height, includes RGB lighting, and operates within a thermal design power of 145W.

On the compute side, the RTX 5060 Gaming OC carries 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, producing a texture rate of 311.4 GTexels/s and 19.93 TFLOPS of floating-point performance. The base clock sits at 2,280 MHz with a turbo frequency of 2,595 MHz. Feature support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3.0, ray tracing, DLSS, and Intel Resizable BAR. Display output is handled through one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort connectors, supporting up to four displays simultaneously, while the card connects to the host system via PCIe 5.0.

Pros

Equipped with GDDR7 memory delivering an effective speed of 28,000 MHz and up to 448 GB/s of bandwidth, enabling fast data throughput for demanding workloads
Supports ray tracing and DLSS, providing access to two widely used rendering technologies in modern graphics pipelines
Offers four display outputs — one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort — allowing simultaneous connection of up to four monitors
Intel Resizable BAR support enables the CPU to access the full GPU frame buffer, which can improve rendering efficiency
Built on a 5 nm process with 21,900 million transistors, reflecting a modern and dense chip design
Includes RGB lighting, adding visual customization options for users who prioritize the look of their build

Cons

The 128-bit memory bus width is relatively narrow for an 8GB card, which can limit sustained memory throughput in bandwidth-intensive scenarios
No USB-C output is available, which may be a limitation for users with USB-C monitors or displays
Does not support XeSS (XMX), reducing compatibility with that upscaling technology
Air-water cooling is not supported, so users seeking liquid cooling integration will need a separate solution
With a TDP of 145W, the card requires adequate system power delivery and case airflow to maintain stable thermals

Who is this for?

This card is a solid fit for users who want to run modern titles with ray tracing and DLSS enabled, as both technologies are supported out of the box. The four-display output configuration — including HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort connectors — makes it well suited for multi-monitor setups such as productivity workstations or sim racing rigs. Its ECC memory support and Double Precision Floating Point capability also make it a reasonable choice for users with light compute or data-integrity-sensitive workloads alongside everyday graphics use.

Who is this NOT for?

Users working with memory-intensive creative or professional applications — such as high-resolution texture work or large scene rendering — may find the 128-bit memory bus a limiting factor despite the fast GDDR7 speeds. The card also lacks USB-C output and air-water cooling support, making it a poor match for users with USB-C display setups or those planning to integrate the GPU into a custom liquid cooling loop. Additionally, users who require XeSS upscaling will need to look elsewhere, as XeSS (XMX) is not supported on this card.

Performance:

GPU clock speed	2280 MHz
GPU turbo	2595 MHz
pixel rate	124.6 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	19.93 TFLOPS
texture rate	311.4 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 Performance section of this card is anchored by a base GPU clock of 2,280 MHz that boosts up to 2,595 MHz, supported by 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. These translate into a texture rate of 311.4 GTexels/s, a pixel rate of 124.6 GPixel/s, and 19.93 TFLOPS of floating-point performance. The GPU memory operates at 1,750 MHz, and the card includes support for Double Precision Floating Point, adding versatility for compute-oriented workloads alongside its graphics capabilities.

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 at an effective speed of 28,000 MHz across a 128-bit memory bus, yielding a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. ECC memory support is also present, 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 present. Multi-display technology is enabled with support for up to four simultaneous displays, and stereoscopic 3D is also available. Intel Resizable BAR is supported to help the CPU access GPU memory more efficiently, and the card does not include LHR. RGB lighting is built in, rounding out the feature set.

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 connectors. There are no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs included.

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	281 mm
height	119 mm

The card is built on the Blackwell architecture, fabricated using a 5 nm process and housing 21,900 million transistors. It connects via PCIe 5.0 and carries a Thermal Design Power of 145W. Cooling is handled without an air-water hybrid solution, relying instead on a conventional cooling setup. Physically, the card measures 281 mm in width and 119 mm in height.

Final Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Gaming OC is a well-defined offering built on the modern Blackwell architecture, bringing together ray tracing, DLSS, and GDDR7 memory with 448 GB/s of bandwidth in a package that covers the essentials for contemporary gaming and light compute tasks. Its four-display output support and ECC memory capability extend its usefulness beyond pure gaming, while the 5 nm fabrication reflects a current-generation design. That said, the 128-bit bus width and absence of USB-C output or liquid cooling compatibility do set boundaries on its versatility. For users whose needs align with its strengths — modern game rendering, multi-monitor configurations, and a clean feature set — the RTX 5060 Gaming OC delivers a coherent and purposeful specification sheet worthy of consideration.