MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC

Manufacturer: MSI

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC is a mid-range graphics card from MSI based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process with 21,900 million transistors. It ships with a 145W TDP and a compact form factor measuring 197 mm × 120 mm, making it a reasonably sized dual-fan card. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2280 MHz and reaches a boost clock of 2527 MHz, delivering 19.41 TFLOPS of floating-point performance alongside a pixel rate of 121.3 GPixel/s.

On the memory side, the RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC is equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 128-bit bus, with an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz and a maximum bandwidth of 448 GB/s. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, and includes hardware-level ray tracing and DLSS support. For display connectivity, it offers one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs, supporting up to four displays simultaneously. Intel Resizable BAR is supported, and ECC memory is available, while the card does not feature RGB lighting or USB-C outputs.

Pros

Supports up to four displays simultaneously, making it suitable for multi-monitor setups
Three DisplayPort outputs alongside HDMI 2.1b provide flexible connectivity for modern displays
Hardware ray tracing and DLSS support enable more advanced rendering capabilities
GDDR7 memory with 448 GB/s bandwidth offers substantial throughput for its memory capacity
Compact dimensions of 197 mm x 120 mm allow it to fit in tighter cases
Intel Resizable BAR support allows the CPU to access the full GPU framebuffer for optimized data transfers

Cons

128-bit memory bus width is narrow for a card with 448 GB/s bandwidth ambitions, limiting scalability
Only 8GB of VRAM may be restrictive for memory-intensive workloads at higher resolutions
No USB-C output limits compatibility with certain modern displays and adapters
Lacks water-cooling support, relying entirely on air cooling for thermal management
No RGB lighting for users who prioritize visual customization in their builds

Who is this for?

This card is well-suited to users building compact gaming or general-purpose systems, given its small 197 mm × 120 mm footprint and 145W TDP that keeps power demands manageable. The combination of ray tracing and DLSS support makes it a reasonable fit for gamers working at 1080p or moderate 1440p resolutions who want access to modern rendering features. Its support for up to four simultaneous displays also makes it practical for productivity-oriented multi-monitor setups, and ECC memory support extends its utility to users with light compute or data-integrity-sensitive workloads.

Who is this NOT for?

Users targeting demanding workloads at 4K resolutions or running memory-intensive applications may find the 8GB VRAM ceiling and 128-bit memory bus limiting over time. The card is equally unsuitable for those requiring USB-C display connectivity, as no such output is available. Content creators or professionals relying on GPU-accelerated tasks that benefit from wider memory buses or higher VRAM capacities would likely find this configuration insufficient for sustained, high-throughput use.

Performance:

GPU clock speed	2280 MHz
GPU turbo	2527 MHz
pixel rate	121.3 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	19.41 TFLOPS
texture rate	303.2 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 MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC operates at a base GPU clock of 2280 MHz, climbing to a boost clock of 2527 MHz under load. It delivers 19.41 TFLOPS of floating-point performance, paired with a texture rate of 303.2 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 121.3 GPixel/s. The card is built around 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units, while GPU memory runs at 1750 MHz. Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) is supported, broadening its suitability beyond standard rasterization 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 features 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM running on a 128-bit memory bus, with an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz and a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. ECC memory is supported, 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 MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, covering a broad range of graphics and compute workloads. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS are both included, while XeSS (XMX) is not supported. The card can drive up to four displays simultaneously with multi-display support enabled, and also supports stereoscopic 3D. Intel Resizable BAR is available for optimized CPU-to-GPU data transfers. LHR and RGB lighting are not featured on this model.

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, offering a total of four video connections. USB-C, DVI, and mini DisplayPort outputs are not present 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	197 mm
height	120 mm

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC is built on the Blackwell architecture, manufactured using a 5 nm process with 21,900 million transistors, and connects via PCIe 5. It carries a TDP of 145W and relies solely on air cooling, with no water-cooling support. The card measures 197 mm in width and 120 mm in height.

Final Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC is a compact, power-efficient graphics card built on the Blackwell architecture that delivers a focused feature set for mainstream users. Its support for ray tracing, DLSS, and up to four simultaneous displays makes it a capable choice for 1080p to moderate 1440p gaming and light multi-monitor productivity work, while its small physical footprint suits space-constrained builds well. Those with heavier memory demands or a need for broader bandwidth headroom will find its 8GB VRAM and 128-bit bus limiting, but within its intended scope, the RTX 5060 Shadow 2X OC represents a well-rounded, modern option for users who want current-generation features without an oversized or power-hungry card.