Product on Review: PRIME RTX 5060 OC
Manufacturer ASUS
Street Price: USD 380 | GBP 335 | AUD 650

The ASUS PRIME RTX 5060 OC is the latest addition to NVIDIA’s mid-range GPU lineup, and it brings with it the promise of next-gen gaming performance, improved power efficiency, and updated architectural features powered by the Ada Lovelace architecture. Positioned to replace the aging RTX 4060, this card targets 1080p and 1440p gamers who demand high frame rates, ray tracing capabilities, and solid productivity performance without breaking the bank. ASUS's PRIME series design ethos—known for its balance between functionality and understated aesthetics—also provides an interesting hardware implementation, with a dual-fan cooling solution, reinforced backplate, and minimalist white-silver shroud to appeal to both builders and performance enthusiasts.


In this review, we'll take a deep dive into the technical capabilities of the PRIME RTX 5060 OC, examining its core specifications, including the CUDA core count, memory bandwidth, clock speeds, and power draw. We'll be benchmarking the GPU across a suite of AAA titles and synthetic workloads to gauge real-world gaming performance, thermals, and efficiency compared to its predecessor and similarly priced alternatives like the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT or even RX 9060.

We’ll also put the ASUS PRIME thermal and acoustic design to the test to assess its effectiveness under both gaming and stress scenarios. ASUS claims an optimized heat dissipation system that maintains low noise levels, even under extended load, thanks to its axial-tech fans and Auto-Extreme manufacturing process. In our hands-on testing, we'll validate those claims by monitoring core and and memory temperatures. Ultimately, this review will determine whether the ASUS PRIME RTX 5060 OC delivers a well-rounded balance of performance, cooling, and value, and if it deserves a place in your next build.