MSI GeForce RTX™ 5060 8G CYCLONE OC

Overview

The GeForce RTX™ 5060 8G CYCLONE OC is a next-gen mid-range GPU that stands out with MSI’s frosted snow camo CYCLONE design, merging nostalgic looks with practical cooling built for today’s gamers and creators. It uses the energy-efficient NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, delivering strong and reliable 1080p performance and even handling light 1440p gaming with ease.

GPU and Memory
This card is equipped with 3840 CUDA cores, a boost clock up to 2527 MHz (up to 2535 MHz in Extreme mode with MSI Center), and 8GB of new-generation GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps. It operates across a 128-bit memory interface, providing a bandwidth of 448 GB/s, making it suitable for modern gaming and light creative tasks.

Cooling System
MSI’s CYCLONE cooler uses a circular, sunflower-style aluminum radiator with dense fins and dual high-efficiency heat pipes, dissipating GPU heat quickly and keeping the card quiet even under high loads. The compact dual-fan layout is ideal for both small and mid-sized PC cases.

Key Features and Technologies

• • PCI Express Gen 5 x16 interface (operates at x8 bandwidth)

  • Multiple display options: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1 x HDMI 2.1b (supporting up to 4K 480Hz/8K 120Hz, VRR, and HDR)

  • Fourth-gen Ray Tracing Cores and fifth-gen Tensor Cores, enabling DLSS 4, neural rendering, and the latest AI-powered workflows

  • DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 support

  • Effective Thermal Padding : An abundance of thermal pads provide additional heat dissipation for board components.

  • MSI Center: The exclusive MSI Center software lets you monitor, tweak and optimize MSI products in real-time.

  • Afterburnersoftware takes full control with the most recognized and widely used graphics card overclocking software in the world.

• • HDCP compatibility, maximum digital resolution of 7680 x 4320 (8K)

  • Ready for NVIDIA G-SYNC and Reflex 2; fully VR capable

Physical Specs
The card consumes just 145 watts and uses a single 8-pin power connector, with a recommended PSU of 550W. It’s compact at 161 x 125 x 42 mm and weighs 451g, supporting a maximum of four displays at once.

Performance and Compatibility
Perfect for modern triple-A and esports gaming at Full HD, as well as light QHD, with efficient real-time ray tracing and DLSS upscaling. Creators will benefit from NVIDIA Studio drivers for accelerated video and design work, while MSI Center and Afterburner provide full control over performance and monitoring.

Conclusion
MSI GeForce RTX™ 5060 8G CYCLONE OC is perfect for those who want modern, efficient 1080p gaming, excellent thermal control, and standout design in a compact package—complete with the newest AI and ray tracing innovations thanks to GDDR7 and Blackwell architecture.