GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
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GPU · NVIDIA
The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is NVIDIA's cheapest current card with 16GB of video memory. It drops into an ordinary desktop PC and works with every common local-AI app, from Ollama to LM Studio.
16GB is enough for 8–14B models with room for a decent context window, and small 20–24B models at tight settings. It is noticeably slower than 24GB-and-up cards on the same model. Retail prices vary by board maker and store, and many listings sit above NVIDIA's starting price.
Specs
| Price | $429 (NVIDIA starting price; retail prices vary) |
|---|---|
| Runs | Up to ~14B models at 4-bit; ~24B fits with short context |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR7 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 |
| Software | CUDA; supported by all major local-AI apps |
Good for
- 8–14B chat and coding models
- Image generation at modest sizes
- Learning local AI cheaply
Not for
- 30B-plus models
- Long-context agent work
See also
- GeForce RTX 5090 · Enthusiasts who want the fastest single consumer card and can absorb the price
- GeForce RTX 3090 (used) · Tinkerers who want 24GB of memory for the least money and are fine buying used
- GeForce RTX 4090 (used) · People who want fast 24GB performance without paying RTX 5090 prices
We last reviewed GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB on 31 October 2026. Prices and specs change; check nvidia.com before you buy or sign up. Figures we could not confirm on the vendor's own page read “not published” or “varies”.
Vendor source: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/rtx-5060-desktop-family-laptop-5060-coming-soon/