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NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti has quickly become a highly sought-after GPU since its April 16 launch, offering impressive performance at a mid-range price point. With demand exceeding supply, finding this card at reasonable prices requires strategic shopping.
The RTX 5060 Ti addresses a critical sweet spot in the market: delivering 1440p gaming excellence and content creation capabilities without the premium price tag. Gamers can finally run demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing enabled at high framerates thanks to DLSS 4 technology. For content creators, the card offers substantial acceleration in video editing and 3D rendering workflows. Its unprecedented demand stems from delivering high-end features previously restricted to US$700+ GPUs at a mid-range price point, making it the perfect upgrade for the millions of gamers still using GTX 10-series or RTX 20-series cards.
The RTX 5060 Ti delivers approximately 20-25% better performance than its predecessor while introducing DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, enabling up to 4x performance boost in supported games. This makes it capable of handling 4K gaming with ray tracing – achieving over 100 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at ultra settings – remarkable for a GPU at this price point.
Many regional discrepancies are currently observed in the markets:
EU/UK Markets: Holding MSRP pricing for Scan and Overclockers
US Markets: Up to US$170 over MSRP courtesy of the scarcity of goods
By next week in the States, initial supply constraints are expected to ease, potentially bringing prices closer to MSRP. Those seeking immediate purchases should monitor these retailers:
In the US
Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy (online and physical stores)
B&H, Adorama (sometimes maintain pricing closer to MSRP)
In the UK
Scan, Overclockers UK (consistently offering MSRP pricing)
Amazon UK, Ebuyer (competitive pricing but limited stock)
As per the Hardware Unboxed response, customers who secured the 16GB variant may receive their cards approximately one week before those who purchased the 8GB model. This actually corresponds with reports that reviewers were unable to secure 8GB variants for pre-launch testing.
The 16GB model is more future-proof despite the US$50 premium. Games are already pushing past 8GB at 1440p with high-resolution textures, and that trend isn't reversing.
While all share the same core GPU, the difference in cooling, factory overclocks, and body quality will render a significant performance change.
Bear in mind that at the start of the product cycle, they tend to have fewer incentives for discounts:
Subscribe to the alerts of retail websites or websites like NowInStock.
Know the time and location of the off-business hours for when restock may possibly happen.
Shop for the components that are sold with free games or discounts.
Seek if there are any credit card offers that allow rebates on electronic purchases.
For the absolute best value, the 16GB variant at MSRP stands uncontested. UK buyers have it easier right now, while US consumers face a choice: pay the early-adopter tax or wait a month for the prices to cool down. The RTX 5060 (non-Ti) lurks around the corner with a May release, but it won't touch Ti's capabilities.
