RTX 5060 Ti 16GB FPS Calculator
The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the version of this card to buy if you plan to keep it for years. Across our 30 games at High it averages 90 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p and 35 FPS at 4K. Raw speed is close to the 8 GB model at 1080p, so the extra memory is the whole point. It is never VRAM-limited in our table, including the worst offenders at 1440p, where the 8 GB card stutters in eight games. 1440p at 60 FPS is a realistic goal here, and 4K is only for lighter games or with upscaling.
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB FPS in 30 games
Average frame rate at the High preset, native resolution, no upscaling or frame generation.
| Game | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake 2 | 73 | 55 | 31 |
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | 45 | 38 | 24 |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 135 | 100 | 57 |
| Battlefield 6 | 138 | 94 | 27 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 50 | 42 | 29 |
| Borderlands 4 | 40 | 27 | 12 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 131 | 86 | 48 |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | 52 | 33 | 26 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 299 | 200 | 101 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 125 | 79 | 35 |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 74 | 58 | 35 |
| DOOM: The Dark Ages | 80 | 57 | 28 |
| Dragon Age: The Veilguard | 75 | 57 | 32 |
| Dying Light: The Beast | 82 | 62 | 35 |
| Final Fantasy XVI | 60 | 43 | 25 |
| Ghost of Tsushima | 83 | 64 | 38 |
| God of War Ragnarök | 90 | 72 | 46 |
| Helldivers 2 | 145 | 106 | 58 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 87 | 59 | 30 |
| Horizon Forbidden West | 87 | 68 | 43 |
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | 99 | 70 | 37 |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 97 | 71 | 40 |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | 64 | 38 | 23 |
| S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | 68 | 50 | 28 |
| Silent Hill 2 Remake | 59 | 42 | 21 |
| Star Wars Outlaws | 70 | 46 | 20 |
| Starfield | 55 | 44 | 26 |
| The First Descendant | 67 | 51 | 33 |
| The Last of Us Part II | 89 | 70 | 43 |
| Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 | 94 | 64 | 33 |
4 of 90 values come from real benchmarks; the rest are estimated from our performance model.
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What CPU to pair with RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB averages 65 FPS at 1440p, which a current 6 to 8-core CPU can feed. At 1080p, where the card pushes 90 FPS, a faster gaming CPU starts to matter. If you play competitive shooters at high refresh rates, pick a newer generation with strong single-core speed.
Full guide: best CPUs for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
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What monitor suits RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
1080p: A 1080p monitor undersells RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. At 90 FPS on average you would want a 240 Hz panel to use the frames, and a 1440p panel is the better buy.
1440p: A 1440p panel at 144 to 180 Hz is the match. RTX 5060 Ti 16GB averages 65 FPS here, so VRR covers the dips and the refresh rate covers the lighter games.
4K: A 4K monitor works if you accept 35 FPS on average. Expect to use upscaling or Medium settings in demanding games, and look for a panel with VRR so the lower frame rates stay smooth.
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB FPS FAQ
How many FPS does the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB get in Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p?
Our estimate for RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p High is 200 FPS. That is the highest of the 30 games in the table. Across all 30 games it averages 65 FPS at 1440p High.
Is the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB good for 1080p gaming?
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB averages 90 FPS at 1080p High across our 30 games. Check the table above for the games you play, since the average hides both the lightest and the heaviest titles.
Can the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB run games at 4K?
At 4K High the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB averages 35 FPS across our 30 games. The table shows each game, so you can see which ones clear 60 FPS and which need lower settings or upscaling.
Is 16 GB of VRAM enough on the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
It depends on the game and resolution. Alan Wake 2 is the most memory-hungry game in our table, and it is where 16 GB is tested hardest, at 4K. Lower texture quality if you see stutter.