Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 WindForce

Name: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 WindForce
Brand: Gigabyte
SKU: 35621

Manufacturer: Gigabyte

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 WindForce is a desktop graphics card based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, manufactured on a 5nm process with 21,900 million transistors. It ships with 8GB of GDDR7 memory across a 128-bit bus, delivering an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz and a maximum bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The card measures 199mm x 116mm and operates within a 145W thermal design power envelope, using air cooling.

On the compute side, the RTX 5060 WindForce carries 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, producing a texture rate of 299.6 GTexels/s and 19.18 TFLOPS of floating-point performance. The base GPU clock runs at 2,280 MHz with a boost up to 2,497 MHz. Feature support includes DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3, ray tracing, DLSS, and Intel Resizable BAR. For display output, the card provides one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs, supporting up to four simultaneous displays, and includes RGB lighting. It connects via PCIe 5.0 and does not include USB-C outputs.

Pros

Supports ray tracing and DLSS, enabling advanced rendering features in compatible applications
GDDR7 memory with an effective speed of 28,000 MHz and 448 GB/s bandwidth provides fast data throughput for the GPU
Four simultaneous display outputs — one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort — offer flexible multi-monitor setups
The 5nm manufacturing process and 21,900 million transistors reflect a modern, dense chip design
Intel Resizable BAR support allows the CPU to access the full GPU frame buffer, which can improve frame delivery in supported systems
RGB lighting is included for users who want visual customization in their build

Cons

The 128-bit memory bus width is relatively narrow for an 8GB card, which can limit memory bandwidth scaling in bandwidth-intensive workloads
No USB-C output is available, limiting connectivity options for users with USB-C monitors or displays
Stereoscopic 3D is not supported, ruling out that display mode entirely
XeSS (XMX) is not supported, removing that upscaling option for users who might prefer it
Water cooling is not available on this model, leaving users reliant solely on the air-cooling solution

Who is this for?

This card is a solid fit for users building a mid-range gaming or content creation desktop who want access to modern rendering technologies without needing a high-wattage power setup. The support for ray tracing and DLSS makes it well-suited for gamers running titles that benefit from those features, while the GDDR7 memory with 448 GB/s bandwidth handles fast texture streaming and responsive frame delivery. Users who run multi-monitor setups will also find the four display outputs — covering up to four screens via HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort — practical for productivity or sim-racing environments. Its 145W TDP and compact 199mm x 116mm footprint make it a reasonable choice for smaller or more power-constrained builds as well.

Who is this NOT for?

Users with demanding workloads that rely heavily on memory bandwidth at scale may find the 128-bit bus width a limiting factor, as it restricts how far the 8GB GDDR7 configuration can scale under sustained high-resolution or memory-intensive loads. The card is also not well-suited for those who require stereoscopic 3D output or XeSS upscaling, as neither feature is supported. Additionally, users who prefer liquid-cooled setups or need USB-C display connectivity will find this card lacking, since water cooling is absent and no USB-C ports are provided.

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 GPU runs at a base clock of 2,280 MHz, boosting up to 2,497 MHz under load, while the GPU memory operates at 1,750 MHz. Compute throughput reaches 19.18 TFLOPS of floating-point performance, backed by a texture rate of 299.6 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s. The card is equipped with 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 48 render output units (ROPs), and it also supports Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) operations.

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 features 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 included, adding a layer of data integrity for workloads that benefit from error correction.

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 stereoscopic 3D and XeSS (XMX) are not. Intel Resizable BAR is available for improved CPU-to-GPU data throughput, and the card does not include LHR. Multi-display technology is supported, allowing up to four displays to be connected simultaneously, and RGB lighting is present on the card itself.

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 present on this card.

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	199 mm
height	116 mm

Built on the Blackwell architecture, this GPU uses a 5nm manufacturing process and integrates 21,900 million transistors, connecting to the system via PCIe 5.0. It carries a Thermal Design Power of 145W and relies on air cooling, with no water-cooling option included. The card measures 199mm in width and 116mm in height.

Final Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 WindForce is a well-defined graphics card built around NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, offering a modern feature set within a compact and power-efficient package. Its combination of GDDR7 memory with 448 GB/s bandwidth, ray tracing support, DLSS, and four simultaneous display outputs gives it a capable and versatile foundation for desktop gaming and light creative workloads. The 128-bit bus width and absence of USB-C or water-cooling options do place some boundaries on its broader appeal, particularly for users with more demanding or specialized requirements. For those building or upgrading a system where modern API support, multi-display flexibility, and a manageable 145W thermal footprint are the priorities, the RTX 5060 WindForce represents a coherent and purposeful option within its category.