We test Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti to reveal why the 8GB version struggles badly in modern games – and how it stacks up against Intel's much cheaper Arc B580 in VRAM-limited scenarios.
Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is Even Slower than the Intel Arc B580
Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is Even Slower than the Intel Arc B580
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MarcusNumb
Posts: 263 +448
It's been a while since the last time I saw Steve using so many strong negative words about a GPU like this xD
May be the only reason the 8GB version exists is to upsell the 16GB version, or simply to fool a normal customer who did not have enough info before purchasing. Either way, it's just an e-waste, and a proof of how poor the GPU market is nowadays, and I'm afraid that it will only get worse. Unless the next gen Intel GPU can produce a huge jump into the 1440p range, we will keep getting shitty crumbles from NVIDIA.
May be the only reason the 8GB version exists is to upsell the 16GB version, or simply to fool a normal customer who did not have enough info before purchasing. Either way, it's just an e-waste, and a proof of how poor the GPU market is nowadays, and I'm afraid that it will only get worse. Unless the next gen Intel GPU can produce a huge jump into the 1440p range, we will keep getting shitty crumbles from NVIDIA.
Guys, it's safe to upgrade from 8GB XD.
IDK why people get so hung up over 8GB of VRAM like it's a cardinal sin to ask for more.
Also, I cant wait for all the "waaaah reviewers love nvidia and are never critical of them waaah" to try and rationalize this one.
IDK why people get so hung up over 8GB of VRAM like it's a cardinal sin to ask for more.
Also, I cant wait for all the "waaaah reviewers love nvidia and are never critical of them waaah" to try and rationalize this one.
And to the surprise of absolutely noone!
Can I use it? I think I can use it.
nGreedia doesn't care about anyone and being a fanboy only hurts the market for everyone
Can I use it? I think I can use it.
nGreedia doesn't care about anyone and being a fanboy only hurts the market for everyone
Atmajaya2020
Posts: 226 +159
Aside from the fanboys, who would buy and use this 8GB GPU..?
The suppositories that nVidia are selling are getting to be expensive
OEM's. They'll put them into prebuilts where the buyers are too uneducated to understand what they are buying. I doubt we'll see many 8GB cards in retailed from team red or green
So basically, anything less than a 5070Ti is a waste of money.
GodisanAtheist
Posts: 748 +1,476
As always 8GB is fine for the right price. I'd have no issues turning down some settings or dealing with subpar performance for... ~$200 give or take.
It would be a steal and I don't think many would take issue with having to make compromises at that price point.
The same thing for $400 is absurd and frankly demonstrates a complete lack of respect for the end user.
It would be a steal and I don't think many would take issue with having to make compromises at that price point.
The same thing for $400 is absurd and frankly demonstrates a complete lack of respect for the end user.
The headline is very click bait. The 5060Ti 8GB is only slower than the B580 in very specific scenarios, but the headline implies it's generally slower. I don't think the 5060Ti 8GB is a good product, but you don't need misleading headlines to make that point. Something like "Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is Sometimes Even Slower than the Intel Arc B580" would be a lot better.
daffy duck
Posts: 637 +547
Don't be so tough on the 5050 Ti.
I have a lot of respect for Techspot and Steve. But I feel the tech journalists are very out of touch when it comes to GPUs right now. Most of them just ***** and moan and tell you not to buy Nvidia GPUs. Yet Nvidia increased their market share recently and since the launch of the 5000 series their products have been marked up and sold out.
I think the problem is Steve and the rest of the review community always look at value for money. But I don't think the actual buyers of these things care. It's like telling someone whos buying a luxury car that they shouldn't because you can get a Subaru for less. They will laugh at you.
Im personally sick of it. I like these products, even if I don't use them very often. I like to read about them and I wish reviewers would be more positive about it. A 5090 can deliver 4K 120hz gaming in most AAA titles. This is awesome and should be admired. But reviewers don't care, they just ***** about how much it costs.
deathspeed
Posts: 614 +520
I've whined about this before, but I have been looking for an Arc B580 since launch day and have not been able to find one in stock except fort Gunnirs and Wheeliaos on the fresh ovum site pushing $400 and up.
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