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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition vs MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC scores 5.3/10 overall, ahead of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition at 5.0/10.

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition leads on size and fit.

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC leads on performance and software support.

They score the same on video memory, efficiency and noise and build and warranty.

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

5.0/10verdict: wait for deal

This is an RTX 5060 for buyers who want a quiet card with a single 8-pin connector for gaming and general desktop use. It suits anyone who values the dual BIOS switch and the 0dB fan mode. It is a poor fit if you want to keep the card for many years, because 8GB of memory is the main concern raised by reviewers.

Typically about £374.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

5.3/10verdict: wait for deal

This is an 8GB RTX 5060 Ti with MSI's TRI FROZR 4 cooler, aimed at gamers who want a quiet card at 180 W. It suits builders with a case that takes a 300 mm card and a PSU with a 16-pin connector. It fits less well if you plan to run local AI models or play at 1440p with ultra textures.

Typically about £429.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC EditionMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC
Performance30%5/106/10
Video memory25%3/103/10
Software support15%5/106/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/107/10
Size and fit10%6/105/10
Build and warranty5%6/106/10
Overall5.0/105.3/10

Specifications

SpecASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC EditionMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 3840 CUDA cores, 128-bit memory interface, PCIe 5.0NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 4608 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8), core clock Extreme Performance 2662 MHz (MSI Center), Boost 2647 MHz
Video memory8GB GDDR7, 28 Gbps memory speed8GB GDDR7, 128-bit bus, 28 Gbps
Board powernot listed180 W board power; recommended PSU 600 W
Length and slots228 x 123 x 50 mm, 2.5 slot300 x 125 x 44 mm
Display outputs1 x HDMI 2.1b and 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b; maximum 4 displays; maximum digital resolution 7680 x 4320DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI x 1 (HDMI 2.1b), up to 4 displays
Power connector1 x 8-pin power connector16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)

Strengths and weaknesses

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

  • + Cooling and noise praised, especially with the Quiet BIOS
  • + Physical dual BIOS switch trades noise against temperature
  • + Short 228mm card with a single 8-pin connector
  • − 8GB of memory worries reviewers about longevity
  • − ASUS does not publish board power for this card
  • − NVENC and AV1 details are missing from the listings

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want more video memory headroom than 8GB
  • Anyone who needs confirmed AV1 or NVENC support for Plex or Jellyfin transcoding
  • Buyers who want a keep-for-years card with memory headroom
Read the full ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition review ›

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

  • + Cooler praised as quiet and cool under gaming load
  • + 180 W board power with a 600 W PSU recommended
  • + Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI 2.1b
  • − 8GB of VRAM limits 1440p ultra textures
  • − Two reviews report audible coil whine
  • − Long 300 mm card needing a 16-pin connector

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to run larger local AI models and need more than 8GB of VRAM
  • Gamers who want 1440p with ultra textures in modern titles
  • Builders with compact cases that cannot fit a 300 mm card or a 16-pin power connector
Read the full MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC review ›

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