The HP Memorial Day Sale has officially commenced. This is a rare opportunity for those of you looking to upgrade your gaming rig. Score some great deals on HP's Omen gaming desktop PCs - including the flagship Omen 45L with RTX 5090 GPU - and HP's Omen gaming laptops - including the recently released Omen Max, which features better build quality and more aggressive cooling than the Omen 16. Compared to Dell or Lenovo, HP usually has the lowest absolute price on equivalently spec'd systems. With tariffs looming heavy on everyone's minds and Nvidia's supposed plans to raise GPU prices in the near future, I don't expect prices to drop any lower until the holiday season at the end of the year.HP Omen 35L RTX 4070 Super Gaming PC for $1,350HP Omen 35L AMD Ryzen 5 8500G RTX 4070 Super Gaming Desktop (32GB/512GB)HP's best Memorial Day gaming PC deal for most people is this Omen 35L system equipped with a GeForce RTX 4070 Super graphics card. The RTX 4070 Super is an excellent GPU for gaming at 1080p or 1440p and will run even the newest games at 60fps and beyond at these resolutions. With DLSS enabled, the 4070 Super could even be a great affordable option for 4K gaming. Compared to the Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, the RTX 4070 Super is roughly on par with the RTX 5070 and is considerably more powerful than the RTX 5060 Ti.Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super is the graphics card we should have got back when Nvidia first released its 4000-series cards. Performance is significantly improved over the original RTX 4070, along with more VRAM that should make the graphics card a little bit more future-proof. If you are in the market for a GPU and you have a budget, this is the best graphics card on the market for you."HP Omen 45L RTX 5090 Prebuilt Gaming PC for $4,190The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card is still nigh impossible to find a standalone GPU, and your best bet is to get it pre-installed in a ready-made gaming computer. HP is offering an RTX 5090 gaming PC for under $4,200 for Memorial Day. That's over $700 less than the next best price I've found online.ConfigurableHP Omen 45L Intel Core Ultra 7 265K RTX 5090 Gaming PC (16GB/1TB)Select RTX 5090 GPU and 1,200W Power SupplyFollow the directions below to properly configure this PC:Click HereSelect Graphics Card - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (+$1,600)Select Chassis - Front Bezel Black Glass and 1200W Power Supply (+$60)Price should show as $4,189.99 shipped (plus tax)Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE Review by Jackie Thomas"The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has officially taken the performance crown from the RTX 4090, but with less force than previous generations. When it comes to traditional non-AI gaming performance, the RTX 5090 provides one of the smallest generational uplifts in recent memory. However, in games that support it, DLSS 4 really does deliver huge performance gains – you just have to make your peace with the fact that 75% of the frames are generated with AI."HP Omen Max 16" RTX 5080 Gaming Laptop for $2,800HP Omen Max 16 Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080 Gaming LaptopHP is also offering a big discount on an Omen Max 16 gaming laptop equipped with the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 mobile GPU for Memorial Day. The Omen Max is HP's newest gaming laptop for 2025; it is essentially the Omen 16 but with better materials (including an aluminum-magnesium alloy chassis and lid) and a beefier cooling system to accommodate more powerful, current generation hardware. Both GPUs represent a healthy uplift in performance compared to the RTX 40 series cards, with the RTX 5070 Ti comparable to the RTX 4080 and the RTX 5080 surpassing the RTX 4090.According to Tom's Hardware, the RTX 5080 mobile GPU is roughly 15%-20% more powerful than the RTX 4080 mobile GPU that it replaces. It also happens to be about 5% more powerful than the RTX 4090, which was the previous generation's flagship card. The RTX 5080 appears to be a better value than the much pricier RTX 5090 as well. It only lags by about 15% despite being nearly $1,000 cheaper. This GPU should be able to run new and upcoming games at high framerates even on the display's 2560x1600 native resolution.HP Omen 35L RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC from $2,040HP Omen 35L AMD Ryzen 5 8500G RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (16GB/512GB)Select RTX 5070 Ti GPU and 850W Power SupplyHP Omen 35L Intel Core i5-14400F RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (16GB/512GB)Select RTX 5070 Ti GPU and 850W Power SupplyHP Omen 35L Intel Core Ultra 5 225F RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC (16GB/512GB)Select RTX 5070 Ti GPU and 850W Power SupplyHP is offering three different HP Omen 35L desktop systems equipped with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card on sale for Memorial Day. The primary difference between these three models is the processor. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G starts at $2,040, the Intel Core i5-14400F starts at $2,090, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F starts at $2,150. Note that all three systems are configurable and you can opt to upgrade the processor or increase the RAM and storage space for an extra cost.Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU Review by Jacqueline Thomas"At $749, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the best 4K graphics card for most people, delivering much better value than either the RTX 5080 or 5090. Across my entire test suite, this GPU soared at 4K, coming within striking distance of much more expensive graphics cards, and that’s before taking multi frame generation into account, which will make the RTX 5070 Ti even better at hitting extremely high framerates, albeit with a hit to latency."More Memorial Day sales are already liveHP isn't the only retailer that's launched its sale early. 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PC gaming is getting crazy expensive, at least if you want the latest and greatest hardware. So why not take local hardware out of the equation? I’ve been bullish on cloud game streaming alternatives like Xbox Game Pass and Nvidia GeForce Now as ways to play the newest high-end games at a discount. Today, Nvidia is offering its streaming service with a big discount for a six-month membership. Specifically, Nvidia is offering the “Performance” tier (ad-free 1440p game streaming with a ray tracing-capable RTX card) for $30 for six months. Thirty bucks for the whole six months, working out to effectively $5 a month. That’s a 40 percent discount. Not bad at all. The free tier is still, well, free, with 1080p streams, 1-hour time limits, and lots of queueing. The “Ultimate” tier, with 4K streams at up to 240Hz, still costs a hefty $100 for six months. That’s after some recent price hikes. I think it’s a good move. Thirty bucks is less than half the price of a new game, and it offers access to better graphics at 1440p than my aging RTX 3070 can put out. It’s especially good if you already have a huge collection of Steam games—or perhaps dozens of Epic Game Store freebies you still haven’t touched—and you’d like to make a dent in your backlog. GeForce Now doesn’t work with every single PC game, but it hits enough of both the popular classics and the newcomers (like this week’s Blades of Fire and Onimusha 2) that it’s a great option. I also like GeForce Now for travelling. It was a surreal Christmas experience to load it up on my phone, connect a USB monitor, and play Fortnite and Baldur’s Gate III with a mouse and keyboard from my grandmother’s dining room table. Nvidia says the Summer Sale deal is available for a “limited time,” but exactly when it expires isn’t spelled out. If you’re interested, best grab a subscription while you can.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Nvidia offers 40% discount on GeForce NOW with summer sale, brings support for more games Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Neowin @LoneWolfSL · May 22, 2025 10:26 EDT Nvidia has a rare sale for its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, dropping the price of its Performance membership by 40% for a limited time. The company has also brought support for a new wave of games as a part of its weekly drops, including the newly enhanced STALKER trilogy, the Splitgate 2 beta, and more. The new sale requires a six-month purchase, but it does cut down the price to just $29.99. Only the Performance membership is part of the sale, which offers up to 1440p streaming, support for ultra-wide resolution monitors, reduced queue times for gaming servers, six-hour sessions without disconnecting, and a 100-hour playtime allowance per month. "Stream top titles such as Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and more. Stream across any device, whether PCs, Macs, mobile devices, SHIELD TVs or Samsung and LG smart TVs," adds the company about this tier of membership. The GeForce NOW Performance membership sale price will remain available until Sunday, July 6. Next, here are the games the GeForce NOW supported list has gained this week: 9 Kings (New release on Steam, May 23) RoadCraft (New release on Steam, May 20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat – Enhanced Edition (New release on Steam, May 20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – Enhanced Edition (New release on Steam, May 20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition (New release on Steam, May 20) Game of Thrones: Kingsroad (New release on Steam, May 21) Monster Train 2 (New release on Steam, May 21) Blades of Fire (New release on Epic Games Store, May 22) Splitgate 2 Open Beta (New release on Steam, May 22) Survive the Fall (New release on Steam, May 22) Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (New release on Steam, May 23) As always, keep in mind that, unlike subscription services like Game Pass, a copy of a game must be owned by the GeForce NOW member (or at least have a license via PC Game Pass) to start playing via Nvidia's cloud servers. Tags Report a problem with article Follow @NeowinFeed

GeForce NOW is turning up the heat this summer with a hot new deal. For a limited time, save 40% on six-month Performance memberships and enjoy premium GeForce RTX-powered gaming for half a year. Members can jump into all the action this summer, whether traveling or staying cool at home. Eleven new games join the cloud this week, headlined by the highly anticipated launch of Capcom’s Onimusha 2 and Netmarble’s Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. That’s not all — Honkai Star Rail’s latest update is available to play in the cloud this week. Level Up for Summer With the Performance membership, gamers can stream at up to 1440p resolution, experience ultrawide support and play in sessions of up to six hours — all without the need for the latest hardware. For a limited time, gamers can get all of these premium features for just $29.99 when signing up for a six-month Performance membership. Let’s make a deal. Dive into an ever-expanding library of over 2,000 games, with ray-tracing and NVIDIA DLSS technologies in supported titles. Stream top titles such as Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and more. Stream across any device, whether PCs, Macs, mobile devices, SHIELD TVs or Samsung and LG smart TVs. The deal is available through Sunday, July 6 — first come, first served — so don’t miss out on the chance to upgrade to the cloud at a fraction of the price. Sharpen the Blade Slash first, ask questions later. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny returns with high-definition graphics and modernized controls for even more vivid counterattacks and intense swordplay. Play as Jubei Yagyu and battle through feudal Japan with allies. Dive into the epic, demon-slaying adventure with GeForce NOW — no downloads or high-end hardware required. Enjoy crisp visuals and ultra-responsive controls, and stream the pure samurai action across devices. Remember to Zigzag Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is Netmarble’s action-adventure role-playing game licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO. The king’s road leads to the throne for those bold enough to seize it. The game brings the continent of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and scale. Encounter familiar characters from the TV series and freely roam iconic regions on an immersive journey through Westeros, including King’s Landing — the continent’s capital — the Castle Black stronghold and the massive icy Wall, which stretches along the northern border. Players must navigate the complex power struggles between the noble houses of Westeros as they embark on a mission to restore their family’s former glory — all while aiding the Night’s Watch for the final confrontation with the White Walkers and the army of the dead that awaits beyond the Wall. Choose the cloud gaming house that fits best: a GeForce NOW Performance or Ultimate membership. Premium members command longer gaming sessions, higher resolutions and ultra-low latency over free members, and Ultimate members get the mightiest graphics streaming capabilities: up to 4K resolution and 120 frames per second. Join today — because the North remembers, and only those who seize the moment rule the game. Hammer Time Praise the emperor — and the discounts. The Warhammer Skulls Festival is the ultimate annual celebration of Warhammer video games. GeForce NOW members can join the festivities with weeklong discounts on a wide selection of Warhammer titles, all available to stream instantly via the cloud: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Total War: Warhammer III Blood Bowl 3 Warhammer Battlesector Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Whether a veteran or new to the Warhammer universe, gamers can experience these iconic titles on GeForce NOW at a fraction of the usual price during the Warhammer Skulls Festival. More Games, More Glory Just another day in space. Honkai: Star Rail version 3.3, “The Fall at Dawn’s Rise,” is now available for members to stream. The update features an epic finale to the Flame-Chase Journey as Trailblazers and the Chrysos Heirs face off against the legendary Sky Titan named Aquila. Players can also see two new five-star characters: Hyacine, a compassionate healer with a knack for keeping the team alive, and Cipher, a cunning debuffer who turns enemy strength against them. Fan-favorite characters The Herta and Aglaea also return. Plus, players can dive into fresh limited-time events like the high-speed Penacony Speed Cup and a quirky baseball mini game. Look for the following games available to stream in the cloud this week: 9 Kings (New release on Steam, May 23) RoadCraft (New release on Steam, May 20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Prypiat – Enhanced Edition (New release on Steam, May 20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky – Enhanced Edition (New release on Steam, May 20) S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl – Enhanced Edition (New release on Steam, May 20) Game of Thrones: Kingsroad (New release on Steam, May 21) Monster Train 2 (New release on Steam, May 21) Blades of Fire (New release on Epic Games Store, May 22) Splitgate 2 Open Beta (New release on Steam, May 22) Survive the Fall (New release Steam, May 22) Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (New release on Steam, May 23) What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below. In the frozen shadows beyond the Wall, a Giant White Walker stirs. @GoTKingsroad has joined the #GeForceNOW library – stream it today! pic.twitter.com/thyrkuuRqZ — NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) May 21, 2025

The Nvidia RTX 5060 is based on the same GB206 silicon as the more expensive 5060 Ti series. This means the 181 mm² die contains 21.9 billion transistors – though not all are active in this model, as the core count has been reduced by 17%. Still, the RTX 5060 features 25% more cores than the previous-gen 4060. Not only that, but thanks to the use of 28 Gbps GDDR7 memory, bandwidth has increased by 65% to 448 GB/s. On paper, this is a $299 graphics card (MSRP) but we'll have to see what's the retail pricing looks like post-launch. This model is also limited to just 8 GB of VRAM, which is bad, however on the upside there is only one configuration available, making it far less of a trap for gamers compared to the more expensive 8GB RTX 5060 Ti. GeForce RTX 5060GeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 5060 TiGeForce RTX 4060 Ti Price MSRP $300 $300 $380 / $430 $400 / $500 Release Date May 2025 June 2023 April 2025 May 2023 Process TSMC 4N Die Size (mm2) 181 mm² 158.7 mm² 181 mm² 187.8 mm² Core Config 3840:120:48 3072:96:48 4608:144:48 4352:136:48 L2 Cache (MB) 32 MB 24 MB 32 MB 32 MB GPU Boost Clock 2497 MHz 2460 MHz 2572 MHz 2540 MHz Memory Capacity 8GB 8GB 8GB / 16GB 8GB / 16GB Memory Speed 28 Gbps 17 Gbps 28 Gbps 18 Gbps Memory Type GDDR7 GDDR6 GDDR7 GDDR6 Bus Type / Bandwidth128-bit, 448 GB/s128-bit, 272 GB/s128-bit, 448 GB/s128-bit, 288 GB/s PCIe Bus Interface PCIe 5.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 5.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x8 Total Board Power 145 W 115 W 180 W 160 W Making the VRAM limitation even more problematic is the use of a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface. While not ideal even for PCIe 5.0-enabled systems, it becomes a major issue for those on older hardware, especially when restricted to PCIe 3.0. We can explore this further on a later extended review. Believe it or not, we set up an AM5 test system in our hotel room while attending Computex 2025 in Taiwan. We're using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor we brought along, paired with a G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-6000 CL30 memory kit and our usual test SSD. A big thank you to MSI for providing the additional components needed to make this review possible. It's been a challenging but worthwhile process to put this together – so let's dive into the data… Benchmarks Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 First up is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, where the RTX 5060 averaged just 48 fps at 1080p. That's the same level of performance seen with the much older RTX 3060 Ti, making it only 17% faster than the RTX 4060. Increasing the resolution using the Epic preset isn't really viable. The RTX 5060 simply isn't powerful enough and, with just 8 GB of VRAM, quickly runs out of memory. For example, the 5060 Ti 16 GB model is usable here, while the 8 GB version struggles significantly. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered In Oblivion Remastered, the RTX 5060 delivered an average of 45 fps at 1080p, which is roughly on par with the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3070 – about 25% faster than the RTX 4060. At 1440p, VRAM limitations show up again. While 34 fps is technically playable, 1% lows drop to just 18 fps, resulting in a very choppy experience. Delta Force Performance in Delta Force looks much better, with the RTX 5060 hitting 138 fps at 1080p. However, this is still in line with the RTX 3060 Ti and actually a bit slower than the RTX 4060 Ti. At 1440p, the RTX 5060 again lands between the 3060 Ti and 3070, though this time its performance is closer to the 3070. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl In Stalker 2, the RTX 5060 averaged 47 fps at 1080p – once again similar to the RTX 3060 Ti, and just a 9% improvement over the RTX 4060. At 1440p, the 8 GB VRAM buffer becomes a major bottleneck, dropping average frame rates to just 6 fps. In this state, the game is essentially unplayable. Counter-Strike 2 The RTX 5060 excels as an esports GPU, delivering strong performance in Counter-Strike 2 at 1080p using the medium preset. Impressively, it offers a 27% increase over the RTX 4060 and matches the performance of the older RTX 3070. At 1440p, performance remained excellent, averaging 370 fps – slightly ahead of the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Space Marine 2 ran very well at 1080p, with the RTX 5060 averaging 100 fps, providing a smooth experience and a 23% improvement over the RTX 4060. At 1440p, performance improved by a massive 33% over the 4060, coming very close to RX 7700 XT levels. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Star Wars Jedi: Survivor also ran smoothly, with 95 fps on average at 1080p. This level of performance puts the RTX 5060 in the same range as the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3070. At 1440p, the trend continues: 57 fps on average matches 4060 Ti and 3070 levels and represents a 30% uplift over the RTX 4060 – an impressive result. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 saw the RTX 5060 render 75 fps at 1080p, which was only a 10% uplift over the 4060 and 7% slower than the RTX 3070 – not a great result overall. It's a similar story at 1440p, where performance is essentially on par with the RTX 3060 Ti. That's a disappointing outcome given how much time has passed since that GPU's release. A Plague Tale: Requiem In A Plague Tale: Requiem at 1080p, the RTX 5060 delivered just a 5% improvement over the RTX 3070, making it slightly slower than the 7700 XT. However, it was a significant 36% faster than the RTX 4060. At 1440p, it continued to outperform the 4060 with a 33% advantage, although it only managed to match the performance of the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti. Starfield Starfield performance was even weaker. At 1080p, the RTX 5060 matched the RTX 3060 Ti with just 55 fps on average. At 1440p, the margin remained narrow, with the RTX 5060 averaging 44 fps – just 5% faster than the 3060 Ti. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Performance in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p was solid. The RTX 5060 averaged 100 fps, putting it on par with the 4060 Ti and 28% ahead of the RTX 4060. At 1440p, it maintained strong performance with 66 fps on average, again delivering results similar to the 4060 Ti and RTX 3070 – 35% faster than the 4060 in this case. God of War Ragnarök The RTX 5060 delivered surprisingly strong results in God of War Ragnarök at 1080p, averaging 128 fps – an impressive 45% improvement over the RTX 4060. That margin was reduced at 1440p, but the 5060 still came in 32% faster than the 4060, again delivering performance comparable to the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti. Dying Light 2 Stay Human In Dying Light 2, the RTX 5060 effectively matched the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti at 1080p. At 1440p, the story remained consistent – though here, the Arc B580 also entered the performance mix. Dragon Age: The Veilguard Interestingly, Dragon Age: The Veilguard proved more difficult. At 1080p, the RTX 5060 rendered just 68 fps, making it only 11% faster than the RTX 4060 and notably slower than both the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti. At 1440p, the performance gap narrowed, with the 5060 aligning more closely with the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti, though average frame rates dropped to 49 fps – not exactly impressive. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Spider-Man Remastered posed no challenge for the RTX 5060 at 1080p. It averaged 159 fps, narrowly edging out the 4060 Ti and RTX 3070, and delivering a 25% uplift over the RTX 4060. At 1440p, performance remained strong with 110 fps on average. Relative performance was typical, closely matching the Arc B580, 4060 Ti, and RTX 3070. Hogwarts Legacy Performance in Hogwarts Legacy at 1080p was also impressive. The RTX 5060 averaged 101 fps – slightly faster than the RTX 3070, significantly ahead of the 4060 Ti, and 44% faster than the RTX 4060. This game is very memory-intensive, so the high-speed GDDR7 memory is well utilized here. At 1440p, a different bottleneck appears. The RTX 5060 only matched the 4060 Ti, resulting in a 13% performance uplift over the 4060. The Last of Us Part I In The Last of Us Part I, the RTX 5060 delivered 85 fps at 1080p, putting it on par with the 4060 Ti and 25% faster than the RTX 4060. However, at 1440p, performance fell apart. With just 8 GB of VRAM, the 5060 couldn't maintain consistent frame times using ultra-quality settings. Star Wars Outlaws Finally, in Star Wars Outlaws, the RTX 5060 struggled. At 1080p, it rendered only 42 fps – a mere 8% improvement over the RTX 4060. At 1440p, frame rates dropped further to 31 fps, making it 19% faster than the 4060 but still delivering very weak performance overall. Performance Summary 1080p Across the 18 games tested, the RTX 5060 matched the performance of the RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 3070, while coming in 6% slower than the 7700 XT. It was also 22% faster than the RTX 4060, which aligns closely with Nvidia's official claims. 1440p At 1440p, we saw several examples where 8 GB GPUs began to fall apart. In some cases, performance appeared acceptable, but the visual quality suffered due to missing textures that couldn't fit into local video memory. Overall, the RTX 5060 remained on par with the RTX 3070 and 4060 Ti, though it was just 6% faster than Intel's Arc B580 and 27% faster than the RTX 4060. Ray Tracing Performance RT - Alan Wake II As expected, achieving a high-end ray tracing experience is difficult – if not impossible – with the RTX 5060. The GPU simply doesn't have enough power, and its 8 GB of VRAM is insufficient for ray tracing in modern titles. For example, in Alan Wake II at 1080p with DLSS Quality enabled, the RTX 5060 averaged just 36 fps. That made it 20% faster than the RTX 4060, but 14% slower than the 4060 Ti. Those hoping to enable ray tracing at 1440p will be disappointed – it's simply not viable on this GPU. RT - Cyberpunk 2077 Thanks to DLSS, it's possible to approach 60 fps at 1080p in Cyberpunk 2077 using the Ultra RT preset. However, since this relies on upscaling, it's not true 1080p rendering. Performance is comparable to the Arc B580 – not a particularly strong result. At 1440p, ray tracing is off the table. We also encountered VRAM limitations during our brief testing. RT - Spider-Man Remastered Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is a well-optimized title, and even with ray tracing maxed out, the RTX 5060 managed an impressive 112 fps on average at 1080p – similar to the 4060 Ti. At 1440p, the RTX 5060 performed even better, averaging 109 fps and pulling well ahead of the 4060 Ti. That's a solid result, nearly matching the RTX 4070. Still, you'd typically expect a product labeled "5060" to at least match the previous-generation GPU positioned one tier higher. RT - Dying Light 2 At upscaled 1080p with the high ray tracing preset, Dying Light 2 ran at 72 fps on the RTX 5060 – matching the 7700 XT and 4060 Ti. This is usable performance, though not outstanding, despite being almost 30% faster than the RTX 4060. At 1440p, the RTX 5060 struggled more, delivering just 48 fps on average. This result was still similar to the 7700 XT and 4060 Ti. Cost per Frame MSRP We know MSRP isn't always reflective of reality, especially at launch, but it's still useful for establishing a baseline. If all GPUs were sold at their suggested prices, the Arc B580 would offer the best value, followed by the RX 9070, and then the RTX 5060. At MSRP, the 5060 comes in at a cost per frame of $5.35 – a 21% improvement over the RTX 4060 and a 30% improvement over the RTX 3060. That sounds solid, or at least it would be if the card had more VRAM. We'll come back to that shortly. For now, let's take a look at real retail pricing. Real Retail Pricing (USA) At the time of writing this review, the RTX 5060 was available and in stock on Newegg for $330 – about 10% over MSRP. In the current market, that makes it relatively decent value, assuming you ignore the elephant in the room: the 8 GB VRAM buffer. Even when factoring in the poor results seen in some VRAM-limited games, particularly in titles where missing textures or inconsistent frame times become an issue, the RTX 5060 still manages to be 8% better value than the 7800 XT. That's not a strong showing considering the Radeon GPU comes with 16 GB of VRAM. Compared to the outgoing RX 7600, it's 14% better value, and 21% better value than remaining RTX 4060 stock. So, given today's market conditions, the RTX 5060 offers decent value for buyers looking to purchase a brand-new GPU. But with just 8 GB of VRAM, it's not a product we can recommend at that price. It's Not What You Think So there you have it. On the surface, the RTX 5060 appears to stack up fairly well. If you don't look too closely, you might even call it good value. But deeper analysis reveals a troubled product that will almost certainly age incredibly poorly. As we've clearly established by now, 8 GB of VRAM is simply not enough – and in 2025, it should not exist on any GPU priced above $200. As an esports card, it holds up reasonably well, though if that's your target use case, we'd suggest exploring the second-hand market instead. It's frustrating how good the RTX 5060 could have been. Even with just 12 GB of VRAM, we might have been able to tentatively recommend it at its current price. With 16 GB, it could have been a genuinely solid product. As it stands, the RTX 5060 is effectively a discounted RTX 4060 Ti – offering about 25% savings. That might sound appealing, but nearly two years after the 4060 Ti's release, it's hardly exciting. Looking further back, the 5060 essentially offers RTX 3070-like performance at a 40% discount – but nearly five years have passed since Ampere launched. In our opinion, Nvidia had a clear opportunity to deliver a meaningful upgrade here. Instead, they've recycled the same class of GPU for five years, offering incremental discounts with each release. The real challenge for Nvidia will be the incoming Radeon RX 9060 XT series. If AMD's numbers prove accurate, the RTX 5060 won't be worth considering – it's dead on arrival, at least for buyers who follow real, independent reviews. On that note, Nvidia has handled this launch very poorly. It's been a PR disaster. Ironically, Nvidia's marketing may be more effective than AMD's at convincing GeForce owners to switch to Radeon. In fact, this might be the only way that shift was ever going to happen. That's going to wrap up our review of the RTX 5060. We debated calling it a preview rather than a full review – but claiming an "RTX 5060 preview" feels like a bit of a self-own at this point. So let's call it a quick review. We'll cover more details, including ray tracing performance, power consumption, and overclocking, once we're back from Computex. Needless to say, Steve has outdone himself to deliver a comprehensive and honest look at this GPU under the circumstances. If you've found it helpful, we appreciate your support. Shopping Shortcuts: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 on Amazon Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB on Amazon Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 on Amazon AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT on Amazon AMD Radeon RX 9070 on Amazon Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti on Amazon Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 on Amazon

AMD was at Computex in Taipei this week to introduce some new hardware that PC builders might want to consider for their desktop builds.The first major announcement is new graphics cards, AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT, which will launch on June 5. The company is trying to make waves by pricing the 9060XT at a surprisingly low $299 for the 8GB model and $349 for 16GB version. "The fastest graphics card available under $350,” AMD SVP Jack Huynh said at the company's press conference.(Credit: PCMag/Matthew Buzzi)The RX 9060 XT cards have been designed for 1440p gaming. The products also outperform Nvidia’s slightly pricier RTX 5060 Ti by about 6% across 40 games when measured without AI-powered upscaling or frame generation, Huynh said. Stay tuned for our review. Still, we’re skeptical AMD can maintain the low price, considering the company’s other graphics card, the RX 9070XT, has been selling closer to $729 to $899, rather than the original $599 starting price. Trump’s tariffs, low supplies, and greed from AMD’s GPU partners have all been blamed as factors for the price increases. Recommended by Our Editors(Credit: PCMag/Matthew Buzzi)The second major announcement involved new heavy-duty Threadripper 9000 CPUs meant to to power high-end workstation PCs and home desktop builds that want to go beyond a mere 16 cores. The new Threadrippers have been upgraded over the older 7000 series by using a 4-nanometer Zen 5 architecture. The Threadripper Pro 9000 series is meant for corporate workstation, with the most powerful chip, the 9995WX, containing a whopping 96 CPU cores and 192 threads. “There’s no contest here. This is absolute workload domination,” Huynh said while comparing the 9995WX against Intel’s Xeon W9-3595X chip. The company will also release Threadripper 9000 processors for home PCs with three CPU models that’ll offer 24, 32 or 64 CPU cores. Although no pricing was announced, expect the home desktop versions to cost from $1,500 to $5,000, based on the pricing for the 7000 series. The new Threadripper chips are slated to arrive in July.

It's always the right time to add to or refresh your home security devices, but it's so much more right when it's on sale. We're already seeing major discounts on smart video doorbells and indoor and outdoor security cameras, ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. Whether you want to capture HD videos of people at your front door, check on your pets whereabouts during the day, or find out whether you received a package delivery (maybe for a security camera, how meta), these top-rated security cams will get the job done and save you some money, too. Indoor Camera DealsThe TP-Link Tapo Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi Camera C120 is a versatile camera that can work indoors or outdoor, but because of the corded power source, in may be optimal for indoor use. But even the limitation of a power cord couldn't prevent this camera from being one of our favorite security devices and now It's currently 38% off. 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With a three-year warranty right out of the box, a 38% off discount, plus an "Excellent" rating from our expert, you'll be hard pressed to find a deal better than this.The Eufy Video Doorbell E340 features two cameras (one for visitors, the other for packages), both at a sharp 2K resolution and requires no subscription. while other video cam companies offer a paid sub to access a library of videos, Eufy gives many of those same options for free including alerts, face recognition, and more. It's why our expert gave the cam an "Excellent" rating, stating, "it offers free video storage and smart alerts, features many competitors charge extra for." And right now, you can it this great video doorbell for 20% off. 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If you hang out on hardware subreddits long enough, you’ll hear the joke “Nvidia -$50” tossed around about AMD’s long-held Radeon pricing strategy. Well, AMD managed to buck that trend today, in the mainstream segment where pricing matters most. AMD revealed the Radeon RX 9060 XT during the company’s Computex keynote – and it priced the 16GB model at $349. That not only undercuts Nvidia’s avoid-at-all-costs 8GB RTX 5060 Ti by $30, but it means the 16GB 9060 XT is a whopping $80 cheaper than Nvidia’s actually-pretty-good 16GB 5060 Ti. Hot damn. Competition is back on the menu y’all! A quick peek at the Radeon RX 9060 XT’s high-level specs show that it’s available in both 8GB and 16GB configurations (more on the 8GB version below). With 32 RDNA 4 Compute Units, the 9060 XT’s GPU packs half those found in its bigger brother, the $549+ Radeon 9070 series. By pricing the 16GB Radeon RX 9060 XT so aggressively, it lets AMD show why 8GB of memory isn’t enough in 2025. The only performance-comparison slide shared with press compares the 16GB Radeon against the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti (which, again, costs more). AMD claims the Radeon tested an average of 6 percent faster across a suite of 40 games, with wins in individual games hitting up to 30 percent faster. Closely note that the testing was performed at the more memory-intensive 1440p resolution here – the numbers would no doubt be closer if AMD’s graphics card was compared against Nvidia’s 16GB version. The 9060 XT also hangs tough with the 8GB 5060 Ti in Ultra Raytracing games – typically an Nvidia strength. Here, the expanded memory capacity shines even more, driving up to 62 percent higher performance in its peak example. (Ray tracing gobbles up memory.) Speaking of ray tracing, as we saw with the Radeon RX 9070 series, AMD seriously updated its ray tracing chops this generation – at least on games with basic ray tracing features. In games with more intensive ray tracing features, including path-traced games like Cyberpunk 2077 overdrive mode and Black Myth Wukong, AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture struggled, languishing far behind Nvidia. AMD attacked the problem head-on at Computex, announcing “FSR Redstone” (Minecraft Mumbo Jumbo fans rise up). This technology takes a multi-step approach to improving visuals and performance in AI tasks, as you can see in the slides above. If it proves successful, Nvidia’s undoubted lead in ray tracing could be under assault (though Nvidia’s vaunted DLSS 4 already works in advanced versions of these features). Look for FSR Redstone to arrive sometime in the second half of 2025. It’s not the only new Radeon performance-boosting FSR tech coming: AMD says 40 games will support FSR 4 with frame generation when it launches on June 5, with the Radeon RX 9060 series. Finally, AMD also revealed its RTX 5060 competitor. The 8GB Radeon RX 9060 XT will cost $299 when it launches alongside the 16GB model on June 5. In case you don’t remember, Nvidia buried RTX 5060 reviews because 8GB of memory simply isn’t enough in 2025, even for 1080p gaming. That’s still true, even with the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB. That being said, if the 8GB version of AMD’s new graphics card still manages to outpace the RTX 5060 at the same price, it could be a great value proposition for people who focus on esports or don’t mind turning down graphics in the latest games. Hopefully AMD provides press with 8GB versions of the Radeon RX 9060 XT for review – unlike Nvidia. (Seriously, don’t buy the RTX 5060 right now.) If not, avoid the 8GB version until independent reviews arrive.

By Kyle Barr Published May 20, 2025 | Comments (0) | Don't be fooled by the image. AMD doesn't make its own cards, so whatever comes out won't look quite as nice. © AMD In the battle of the low-end, 60-class graphics cards, AMD wants to see if it can pull off the same sucker punch of price and performance it gave Nvidia during the launch of its mid-range GPUs. The graphics card maker offered the first, sparse details on its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics processors late Tuesday at Computex. The card may offer enough power for your PC to hit solid gaming performance at 1440p resolution, similar to the $450 Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, on cheaper gaming rigs. The real inflection point of this latest card will be whether you can actually buy it for its base price. The Radeon RX 9060 XT is the step down in GPU performance from the RX 9070 that AMD launched back in March. It’s based on the same RDNA 4 microarchitecture of the mid-range cards, but with 32 of the company’s latest compute units compared to the 56 on the higher-end card. The GPU comes with two options: one with 8 GB and another with 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. The version with more memory will be better for your rig long-term, especially if you plan to hook your PC up to a 1440p monitor and run the latest, more graphically intensive games. AMD did not offer us the full range of specs, which makes it hard to pin down just where this GPU will land in terms of raw performance compared to Nvidia’s latest cards. While the number of RDNA 4 compute units—the core clusters on AMD cards that process the thousands of calculations necessary for graphically intensive tasks—offers a vague impression of performance compared to the RX 9070, AMD didn’t provide any charts to compare FPS between games. The GPU runs on a 3.13GHz boost clock and has between 150W and 182W of board power compared to the 2.54 GHz clock and 304W board power on the company’s Radeon RX 9070 XT. Without a price tag, it’s impossible to judge how much of a step down the latest card is compared to the RX 9070. AMD didn’t offer any word on a non-XT variant, either. The card will require a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, the same as its other cards. AMD doesn’t craft its own GPUs and instead relies on AIC (add-in card) makers to produce its cards. We’ll update this article if AMD announces details on price or availability during its Computex keynote. The crown jewel of AMD’s current lineup of graphics cards is the RX 9070 XT. AMD made headlines when it set the suggested sale price of the GPU at $600, only $50 more than the 9070, but it packs enough performance to get playable framerates out of multiple intensive games at 4K with a fair amount of ray tracing settings turned up. Unfortunately, because of a combination of tariffs and stock woes, the 9070 XT ended up priced at over $800 and as high as $1,000 at some online retailers. We’ve seen prices fluctuate regularly over the past several months, but a near 20% price inflation to what should be a mid-range card is simply too much to stomach. However, the lower-end GPUs are faring better. The RTX 5060 Ti MSRP is set at $450, and the lowest price we’ve seen so far is $480. The $300 RTX 5060 is sitting closer to $320 from some AIC makers like Gigabyte. A fair number of Nvidia’s lowest-end GPUs are currently listed as “Out of Stock” or “Coming Soon” on sites like Newegg and Best Buy. Those buying a lower-end GPU are more price sensitive than people who can drop $2,000 on an RTX 5090 without blinking. AMD has even more impetus to set a price people can afford, and make sure it can keep costs level when the card finally hits store shelves. Daily Newsletter You May Also Like By Kyle Barr Published May 19, 2025 By Kyle Barr Published May 19, 2025 By Kyle Barr Published May 19, 2025 By Kyle Barr Published May 16, 2025 By Kyle Barr Published April 17, 2025 By Kyle Barr Published April 15, 2025