Today we’re taking a look at the RTX 5060 Ti, officially announced with a starting price of €404.90 for the 8 GB version.
As a simracing enthusiast (read: obsessed), I know every frame counts. A single microstutter mid-corner at Eau Rouge can cost you more than a bad quali lap. And NVIDIA is promising a lot with this new GPU: in theory, it doubles the performance of the RTX 4060 Ti in some games. But let’s be clear—that’s with DLSS 4 enabled, NVIDIA’s latest AI-powered frame generation tech that sounds like wizardry… though not all sims take advantage of it.
In DLSS 4-enabled tests, games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 jump from 70 to 160 FPS. But what happens when we strip away that AI boost? In Delta Force, which doesn’t use it, the real performance increase is 36.4% over the 4060 Ti. That’s much more in line with what we’d expect in titles like iRacing, ACC, or Automobilista 2, where realism and physics rule—and visual “tricks” like frame generation don’t always have a place.
One of the strongest points here is the move to GDDR7 memory, which offers higher bandwidth—a huge plus for running triple-screen setups or VR at 1440p, where the GPU workload can be intense. Paired with a solid CPU—like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D used in the official tests—the 5060 Ti stands out as a serious contender for smooth, high-quality performance in demanding sim setups.
But it’s not all sunshine and checkered flags. The realistic starting price is closer to €449, and the 16 GB models can climb up to €579. This is no longer what we used to call “mid-range.” It’s a significant investment—almost mandatory if you’re racing in competitive leagues where performance can’t be left to chance.
Happy Racing!
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