About MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G SHADOW 2X OC PLUS

The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16G SHADOW 2X OC PLUS represents the high-water mark for mid-range performance in the NVIDIA Blackwell generation. Combining a massive memory buffer with next-gen speed, this card is specifically engineered for gamers and creators who require more overhead than standard 8GB cards can provide.

Under the hood, the card features the GB206 GPU with 4,608 CUDA cores. While the core count provides the muscle, the "OC PLUS" designation highlights its speed; it features a boost clock of 2602 MHz, which can be pushed to 2617 MHz via MSI Center’s Extreme Performance profile. Most notably, it utilizes 16GB of GDDR7 memory—a significant upgrade over the GDDR6 found in previous generations—running at an effective speed of 28 Gbps. This ensures high-bandwidth fluidity for 4K textures and AI-heavy workloads.

To keep this 180W card cool, MSI employs the SHADOW 2X thermal design, featuring:

STORMFORCE Fans: A specialized seven-blade design with claw texturing and circular arcs that concentrate airflow while keeping noise levels minimal.

Zero Frozr: The fans stop spinning during light use, maintaining a completely silent 0dB environment for office work or media streaming.

Metal Backplate: A rigid reinforcing plate equipped with thermal pads and airflow vents that allow heat to escape more efficiently through the card.

Designed for the future, the card supports PCIe 5.0 (operating at x8 lanes) and offers an advanced output array including three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port. These support resolutions up to 8K at 120Hz or 4K at 480Hz. Despite its "PLUS" power, it remains efficient, requiring only a single 8-pin connector and a 600W power supply.