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MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC vs MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP

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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 MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP at 3.9/10.

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC 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 MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC scores 6/10 to the MSI GT 710 2GD3H LP's 2/10.

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OC

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

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.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OCMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
Performance30%6/102/10
Video memory25%3/101/10
Software support15%6/104/10
Efficiency and noise15%7/108/10
Size and fit10%5/109/10
Build and warranty5%6/106/10
Overall5.3/103.9/10

Specifications

SpecMSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G GAMING TRIO OCMSI GT 710 2GD3H LP
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, 4608 CUDA cores, PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8), core clock Extreme Performance 2662 MHz (MSI Center), Boost 2647 MHzNVIDIA GeForce GT 710
Video memory8GB GDDR7, 128-bit bus, 28 Gbps2048 MB DDR3, 64-bit bus, 1600 MHz memory clock
Board power180 W board power; recommended PSU 600 W19 W board power
Length and slots300 x 125 x 44 mm146 mm (146 x 69 x 19 mm, length x width x thickness)
Display outputsDisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI x 1 (HDMI 2.1b), up to 4 displaysDual-link DVI-D x1, HDMI 1.4a x1, D-Sub x1
Power connector16-pin x 1 (ATX 3.1 PSU recommended)No power connector (slot-powered)

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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