MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB

Manufacturer: MSI

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus is a mid-range graphics card from MSI based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process with 21,900 million transistors. It runs at a base clock of 2407 MHz and reaches a boost of 2602 MHz, delivering 23.98 TFLOPS of floating-point performance alongside a pixel rate of 124.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 374.7 GTexels/s. The card draws 180W TDP and measures 226 mm × 126 mm, making it a relatively compact dual-fan design without RGB lighting.

On the memory side, the card carries 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 128-bit bus running at an effective speed of 28,000 MHz, yielding a maximum bandwidth of 448 GB/s. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3.0, ray tracing, and DLSS, while connectivity is handled through one HDMI 2.1b port and three DisplayPort outputs for a total of up to four simultaneous displays. The card connects via PCIe 5.0, supports Intel Resizable BAR, and includes ECC memory support alongside Double Precision Floating Point capability.

Pros

Equipped with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM, offering a substantial amount of memory for a card in this class
Memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s supported by an effective speed of 28,000 MHz, enabling fast data throughput
Supports ray tracing and DLSS simultaneously, expanding rendering and upscaling options
Four display outputs — one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort — allow flexible multi-monitor setups
ECC memory support adds data integrity for error-sensitive workloads
Compact dimensions of 226 mm x 126 mm make it suitable for builds with limited space

Cons

128-bit memory bus width is relatively narrow and may limit memory throughput scaling
No USB-C video output is available
Does not support XeSS (XMX), limiting upscaling technology choices to DLSS only
Water cooling is not supported; the card relies solely on air cooling

Who is this for?

This card is well-suited to users who prioritize large VRAM capacity in a compact form factor, particularly those working with memory-intensive rendering, texture-heavy scenes, or higher-resolution assets. Its support for ray tracing and DLSS makes it a practical choice for gamers and creators who want access to modern rendering and upscaling technologies without requiring a full-sized card. The four-display output configuration also makes it a reasonable fit for users who need multi-monitor setups in space-constrained systems, given its 226 mm length and 180W TDP.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely on high-bandwidth memory throughput at scale may find the 128-bit memory bus a limiting factor, as it constrains the ceiling of memory performance despite the fast GDDR7 speeds. Those who require water-cooling compatibility for thermally demanding environments or silent builds will need to look elsewhere, as the card supports air cooling only. Additionally, users invested in Intel XeSS-based upscaling workflows will find no support for that technology here, making it a poor fit for pipelines that depend on XeSS (XMX).

Performance:

GPU clock speed	2407 MHz
GPU turbo	2602 MHz
pixel rate	124.9 GPixel/s
floating-point performance	23.98 TFLOPS
texture rate	374.7 GTexels/s
GPU memory speed	1750 MHz
shading units	4608
texture mapping units (TMUs)	144
render output units (ROPs)	48
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)	✓

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus operates at a base GPU clock of 2407 MHz, boosting up to 2602 MHz under load, and delivers 23.98 TFLOPS of floating-point performance alongside a texture rate of 374.7 GTexels/s and a pixel rate of 124.9 GPixel/s. Its 4608 shading units are supported by 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) and 48 render output units (ROPs), while the GPU memory runs at 1750 MHz. The card also includes Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP) support, rounding out a performance profile suited to a range of compute and rendering workloads.

Memory:

effective memory speed	28000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth	448 GB/s
VRAM	16GB
GDDR version	GDDR7
memory bus width	128-bit
Supports ECC memory	✓

The card is equipped with 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM running at an effective memory speed of 28,000 MHz across a 128-bit bus, producing a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s. ECC memory support is included, adding a layer of data integrity that can be useful 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 3.0, covering a broad range of graphics and compute workloads. Ray tracing and DLSS are both supported, while XeSS (XMX) is not. Multi-display technology is available with support for up to four simultaneous displays, and stereoscopic 3D is also included. On the compatibility side, Intel Resizable BAR is supported, whereas LHR is not present. The card does not feature 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 a total of four video connections. There are no USB-C, DVI, or mini DisplayPort outputs present on this model.

General info:

GPU architecture	Blackwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	180W
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
semiconductor size	5 nm
number of transistors	21900 million
Has air-water cooling	✕
width	226 mm
height	126 mm

Built on the Blackwell architecture and fabricated using a 5 nm process, the GPU integrates 21,900 million transistors and connects via PCIe 5.0. It carries a Thermal Design Power of 180W and relies on air cooling, with no water-cooling option included. The card measures 226 mm in width and 126 mm in height.

Final Verdict

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Shadow 2X OC Plus 16GB presents a focused specification set built around its most notable asset: 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM paired with DLSS and ray tracing support on the Blackwell architecture. Its compact dimensions and 180W TDP make it a practical option for space-constrained builds, while the four-display output configuration adds genuine flexibility for multi-monitor users. Where the card shows its boundaries is in the 128-bit bus width and the absence of water-cooling support, which place a natural ceiling on certain high-demand scenarios. Taken as a whole, this card suits users who need modern feature support and substantial VRAM in a manageable physical footprint, and it delivers a coherent package for that specific profile.