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ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition vs MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

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all judged against graphics cards at a similar price

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition scores 5.0/10 overall, ahead of the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP at 3.9/10.

The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition leads on performance, video memory and software support.

The MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP leads on efficiency and noise and size and fit.

They score the same on build and warranty.

The biggest difference is performance, where the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition scores 5/10 to the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP's 2/10.

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition

5.0/10verdict: good, not the best

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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC EditionMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
Performance30%5/102/10
Video memory25%3/101/10
Software support15%5/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/108/10
Size and fit10%6/109/10
Build and warranty5%6/106/10
Overall5.0/103.9/10

Specifications

SpecASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC EditionMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, 3840 CUDA cores, 128-bit memory interface, PCIe 5.0NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Video memory8GB GDDR7, 28 Gbps memory speed2048 MB DDR3, 64-bit bus, 1600 MHz memory clock
Board powernot listed19 W board power
Length and slots228 x 123 x 50 mm, 2.5 slot146 mm (146 x 69 x 19 mm, length x width x thickness)
Display outputs1 x HDMI 2.1b and 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b; maximum 4 displays; maximum digital resolution 7680 x 4320Dual-link DVI-D x1, HDMI 1.4a x1, D-Sub x1
Power connector1 x 8-pin power connectorNo power connector (slot-powered)

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

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 GT 710 2GD3H LP

  • + Fanless and quiet, according to several owners
  • + 19 W board power with no power connector
  • + Compact single-slot card, 146 mm long
  • − Only 2GB of DDR3 on a 64-bit bus
  • − Owners report overheating without case airflow
  • − Not suited to demanding games

Skip it if:

  • Gamers wanting to play demanding modern titles
  • Builders putting it in a sealed case with no airflow
Read the full MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP review ›

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