Nvidia RTX 5060 Won’t Have 16GB VRAM – That Rumor Was Fake

Fake Leak Sparks Confusion 🎭

A viral TikTok video recently suggested that Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5060 would come in a 16GB VRAM variant, alongside an 8GB model. However, this claim has been debunked by Chinese tech site Benchlife and well-known leaker MEGAsizeGPU.

The video in question showcased what appeared to be Zotac-branded RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti boxes labeled with “16GB.” However, these were nothing more than altered last-gen RTX 4000 series packaging. The biggest giveaway? The boxes still listed “DLSS 3,” even though Nvidia’s latest Blackwell GPUs support DLSS 4.

What’s Really Coming? 🎮

This is fake. There is no plan for 5060 16G, and the box is photoshopped from the last-gen Zotac box. You can see this from the DLSS3 mark and the cooler design. https://t.co/LQ2IhOm4K6

— MEGAsizeGPU (@Zed__Wang) February 8, 2025

Current reports indicate that:

• RTX 5060 Ti will come in 8GB and 16GB models.
• RTX 5060 will only feature 8GB VRAM.

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Benchlife further claims that sources within Chinese graphics card manufacturers have confirmed that no 16GB version of the RTX 5060 is planned.

Is 8GB VRAM Enough? 🤔

While the rumors about a 16GB RTX 5060 have been put to rest, the bigger concern is whether 8GB of VRAM will be sufficient for modern gaming.

• The RTX 4060 had 8GB of VRAM, and its limitations at 1440p and beyond were widely criticized.
• The RTX 5070 is rumored to feature 12GB, meaning Nvidia could be repeating its old tiered VRAM strategy.
• GDDR7 memory will provide speed improvements, and Nvidia’s Neural Texture Compression could optimize VRAM usage, but support for this tech is still limited.

Launch Timeline ⏳

The latest speculation suggests that the RTX 5060 series could launch as early as March 2025. With more leaks expected in the coming weeks, we should soon get a clearer picture of what Nvidia has planned.