Nvidia RTX 5060 Promises Lower Power Consumption for Laptop GPUs
If you're in the market for a new laptop GPU, you may be in luck. The Nvidia RTX 5060 is rumored to require significantly less power than its predecessor, the RTX 4060. According to a recent statement from Shenzen Hasee Computer Co. Chairman Wu Haijun, the 5060 will need only 115W of power, compared to the 140W required by the 4000-series.
Additionally, the RTX 5060 is expected to utilize GDDR7 memory. This news comes as a relief to gamers who were concerned about previous rumors that suggested the 5000-series would use far more power.
What's the Trade-Off for Lower Power Consumption?
While the reduced power consumption is exciting, it's not without potential downsides. Higher-end models of the next generation GN22-X11 and X9 SKUs are still expected to run at 175W Total Graphics Power (TGP). However, the X7, X6, X4, and X2 models will be capped at 115W.
There's also talk that the RTX 5060 may have limited VRAM compared to the RTX 5090, with only 8GB of GDDR7 memory and a 128-bit width memory bus.
Despite these possible shortcomings, the lower power requirement is a big win for laptop gamers, especially those concerned with battery life and energy efficiency.
Nvidia's mobile RTX 50 series will reportedly include the GB203, GB205, GB206, and GB207 GPUs, with the GB202 in development with a 512-bit memory bus for desktop use.
For gaming enthusiasts looking to upgrade their laptops, the Nvidia RTX 5060 could be an attractive option with its promise of lower power consumption while maintaining solid performance.
