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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Entry Blackwell. 8GB limits to 7B Q4 with limited context.
Released 2025·~$299 street
Overview
Entry Blackwell. 8GB limits to 7B Q4 with limited context.
Where to buy
Geo-routed to your region. Approx. $299.
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Specs
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| Power draw | 150 W |
| Released | 2025 |
| MSRP | $299 |
| Backends | CUDA Vulkan |
Models that fit
Open-weight models small enough to run on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with usable context.
Frequently asked
What models can NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run?
With 8GB VRAM, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 runs 7B models comfortably in Q4 quantization. See the model list below for tested combinations.
Does NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 support CUDA?
Yes — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is an NVIDIA card with full CUDA support, the most mature local-AI backend. llama.cpp, Ollama, vLLM, and ExLlamaV2 all run natively.
How much does NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 cost?
Current street price for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is around $299 (MSRP $299). Prices vary by region and supply.
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