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Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
MSI
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About This Product
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 2X OC PLUS is a black NVIDIA GPU with 16GB of VRAM, a base clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2617 MHz. It delivers 160 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K, making it suitable for high-refresh 1080p gaming and solid 1440p performance. This card offers competitive performance for its price point, particularly for users prioritizing 1440p gaming over high-end 4K experiences.
Verdict
βA solid choice for gamers seeking high-refresh 1080p or consistent 1440p performance without breaking the bank.β
Performance Benchmarks
These scores summarize average FPS across popular titles so it is easy to judge 1080p, 1440p, and 4K capability without reading every chart.
Gaming Averages
Readiness & Value
1080p
Playable
1440p
Playable
4K
Playable
Value at 1440p
0.1 FPS/$
Popular Comparisons
These GPU matchups are pre-ranked so readers can jump straight to the most relevant rivals, value picks, and upgrade paths.

Radeon RX 6700 XT Β· 65 FPS @ 1440p Β· 12GB VRAM Β· $849
"Similar 1440p performance to GeForce RTX 5060 Ti SHADOW 2X OC PLUS. priced about $40 less. 12GB vs 16GB VRAM"

GeForce RTX 5090 Β· 210 FPS @ 1440p Β· 32GB VRAM Β· $4,000
"Lower price with comparable 1440p gaming performance. 32GB vs 16GB VRAM"
CPU Bottleneck & Pairing
These pairings are pre-calculated around 1440p balance so you can move quickly from GPU research to a realistic gaming build.
These pairings work, but the balance penalty is noticeable.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 10C / 16T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 33%
Estimated GPU limitation of 33% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 8C / 16T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 35%
Estimated GPU limitation of 35% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 8C / 16T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 35%
Estimated GPU limitation of 35% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 12C / 20T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 37%
Estimated GPU limitation of 37% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 12C / 20T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 37%
Estimated GPU limitation of 37% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 12C / 20T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 40%
Estimated GPU limitation of 40% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 12C / 20T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 40%
Estimated GPU limitation of 40% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
AMD β’ 8C / 16T
Heavy CPU bottleneck 41%
Estimated CPU limitation of 41% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 14C / 20T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 41%
Estimated GPU limitation of 41% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
Recommended CPU
Intel β’ 14C / 20T
Heavy GPU bottleneck 44%
Estimated GPU limitation of 44% in the current 1440p model.
Usage-share data is not available yet for this pairing.
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