NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 vs NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| CUDA / Stream cores | 2560 | 4608 |
| Ray tracing cores | 20 | 36 |
| TDP | 130 W | 180 W |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 9800 | 13200 |
| Boost clock | 2470 MHz | 2572 MHz |
Between the GeForce RTX 5050 and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, the GeForce RTX 5050 comes out ahead in tdp, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti wins on vram / cuda / stream cores. Overall, the GeForce RTX 5050 scores 56.8 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti scores 63.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti edges ahead on the Mars Score (56.8 vs 63.4), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the GeForce RTX 5050 if you care most about tdp. The biggest gaps in its favor are tdp. The single most decisive one: TDP — 50.00 W less. 130 vs 180.
Pick the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are vram, cuda / stream cores, ray tracing cores, among others. The single most decisive one: VRAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
Both ship with comparable memory bus, dlss, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 or NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leads the current Mars Score by 6.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare vram, cuda / stream cores, boost clock, tdp against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 if…
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 has the measurable edge on tdp w.
Choose NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti if…
NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has the measurable edge on vram gb, cuda cores, ray tracing cores.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 wins
- ▲TDP — 50.00 W less. 130 vs 180.
Why NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti wins
- ▲VRAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲CUDA / Stream cores — 80.00% more. 4608 vs 2560.
- ▲Ray tracing cores — 80.00% more. 36 vs 20.
- ▲3DMark Time Spy — 34.69% more. 13200 vs 9800.
- ▲Boost clock — 4.13% more. 2572 MHz vs 2470 MHz.
Spec comparison
Core
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | GB207 | GB206 |
| Base clockⓘ | 2300 MHz | 2407 MHzlead |
| Boost clockⓘ | 2470 MHz | 2572 MHzlead |
| CUDA / Stream coresⓘ | 2560 | 4608lead |
| Ray tracing coresⓘ | 20 | 36lead |
Memory
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAMⓘ | 8 GB | 16 GBlead |
| VRAM typeⓘ | GDDR6 | GDDR7lead |
| Memory busⓘ | 128 bit | 128 bit |
Power & Form
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDPⓘ | 130 Wlead | 180 W |
| Recommended PSUⓘ | 550 W | 550 W |
| Length | 240 mm | 240 mm |
| Slot size | 2-slot | 2-slot |
Benchmarks
| Spec | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5050 | NVIDIA - GeForce RTX 5060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spyⓘ | 9800 | 13200lead |
| DLSSⓘ | true | true |
| FSRⓘ | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has more VRAM, GeForce RTX 5050 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?+
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti ships with 16GB GDDR7 vs 8GB.
Which scores higher in 3DMark Time Spy, GeForce RTX 5050 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?+
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti scores 13200 vs 9800.
Which draws less power, GeForce RTX 5050 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti?+
GeForce RTX 5050 draws 130W TDP vs 180W.