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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
The 16GB sub-$500 sweet spot. Best value for entering local AI seriously.
Released 2025·~$459 street
Overview
The 16GB sub-$500 sweet spot. Best value for entering local AI seriously.
Where to buy
Geo-routed to your region. Approx. $459.
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Specs
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| Power draw | 180 W |
| Released | 2025 |
| MSRP | $429 |
| Backends | CUDA Vulkan |
Models that fit
Open-weight models small enough to run on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB with usable context.
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Frequently asked
What models can NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB run?
With 16GB VRAM, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB runs models up to 14B in 4-bit, or 7B at higher quantizations. See the model list below for tested combinations.
Does NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB support CUDA?
Yes — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB cost?
Current street price for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is around $459 (MSRP $429). Prices vary by region and supply.
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