Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce OC 8G

Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce OC 8G

A short, simple 8 GB RTX 5060 for 1080p and small cases.

  • GeForce RTX 5060
  • 8 GB
  • 145 W
  • 199 mm

PCPR score

6.8

Fair

Best price we’ve seen

$300MSRP

List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.

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The short version

The Windforce OC 8G is a 199 mm card with the 8 GB GeForce RTX 5060, a 2512 MHz boost (reference 2497 MHz) and one 8-pin connector. Gigabyte recommends a 550 W supply. It suits 1080p gaming and compact builds; 8 GB of memory is the limit, and Gigabyte's page does not state the card's thickness.

Pros

  • Short 199 mm length
  • Single 8-pin connector with a 550 W recommendation
  • Fans stay off at low load
  • Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs plus HDMI 2.1b

Cons

  • 8 GB of VRAM
  • Thickness is not stated on the maker's page
  • Single HDMI port

Best for

  • 1080p gaming and small builds

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Full specifications

Core

GPU vendor
NVIDIA
GPU
GeForce RTX 5060

Memory

VRAM
8 GB
VRAM type
GDDR7
Memory bus
128 bit

Performance

Boost clock
2,512 MHz
Performance index
33

Power

Board power
145 W
Recommended PSU
550 W
12V-2x6 / 16-pin connectors
0
PCIe 8-pin connectors
1
PCIe 6-pin connectors
0

Physical

Length
199 mm
Height
116 mm
SFF-Ready
No

Expansion

PCIe version
5.0

Ports & I/O

HDMI outputs
1
HDMI version
2.1b
DisplayPort outputs
3
DisplayPort version
UHBR20 (2.1b)
USB-C video outputs
0

Compatibility notes

  • Gigabyte lists L=199 mm and W=116 mm, but no thickness.
  • One 8-pin PCIe connector; Gigabyte recommends a 550 W supply.

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Common questions

What power supply does the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce OC need?

The maker recommends a 550 W power supply and lists one 8-pin PCIe connector.

How big is the Gigabyte RTX 5060 Windforce OC?

Gigabyte lists a 199 mm length and 116 mm width; the page does not give a thickness, so check the card's slot width before buying.

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