Nvidia's 16GB RTX 5060 Ti deemed 16 times more desirable than its 8GB counterpart - German retail statistics indicate customers favoring high-spec model over the lower version.
In the world of gaming hardware, the RTX 5060 Ti is making waves, with the 16GB variant significantly outselling its 8GB counterpart on Mindfactory.de, one of Germany's largest retailers for GPUs. This trend is driven by a growing preference for larger VRAM capacities to accommodate resource-intensive features like ray tracing and other advanced graphics technologies.
The 16GB RTX 5060 Ti, priced around €70 more than the 8GB variant, has recorded sales of 1,675 units on Mindfactory.de, while the 8GB variant has sold just 105 units, representing a staggering 16-fold difference in sales[1]. This discrepancy is not due to supply shortages or availability issues, as both variants are in stock and keeping up with demand. Instead, it reflects a clear consumer preference for the 16GB model, which offers better performance and longevity in VRAM capacity.
This trend is not unique to the RTX 5060 Ti. On Mindfactory.de, the 16GB variant of the Radeon RX 9060 XT has more than 30 times the sales of the 8GB variant[2]. The preference for larger VRAM capacities is also evident in the broader market, with cards with 8GB VRAM increasingly viewed as insufficient for demanding gaming workloads[3].
NVIDIA itself seems to acknowledge this shift, as it has limited independent reviews for next-generation 8GB cards, suggesting a recognition that 16GB is becoming the baseline VRAM capacity for newer GPUs[3]. AMD, on the other hand, currently leads the charts in GPU sales, according to data from TechEpiphany[4].
The pursuit of photorealism in blockbuster titles will likely worsen the struggle for GPUs with 8GB memory buffers, as these cards often struggle with modern games[5]. As a result, gamers are willing to pay extra for the 16GB model to future-proof their setup and ensure better performance in current and future titles. The higher VRAM also makes it easier to resell or upgrade later, increasing its appeal[1][2].
In summary, the strong sales of the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti compared to the 8GB model, despite the higher cost, is due to gamer preference for better performance and longevity in VRAM capacity. This trend suggests that 16GB is becoming the preferred and more future-proof choice for gamers[1][2][3].
[1] TechRadar, (2025). RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Outselling 8GB Variant on Mindfactory.de. [online] Available at: https://www.techradar.com/news/rtx-5060-ti-16gb-outselling-8gb-variant-on-mindfactoryde
[2] WCCFTech, (2025). RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Sales Far Outpace 8GB Version on Mindfactory.de. [online] Available at: https://wccftech.com/rtx-5060-ti-16gb-sales-far-outpace-8gb-version-on-mindfactoryde/
[3] Tom's Hardware, (2025). NVIDIA Limits Reviews for Next-Gen 8GB Cards, Suggesting 16GB is the New Baseline. [online] Available at: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-limits-reviews-for-next-gen-8gb-cards-suggesting-16gb-is-the-new-baseline
[4] TechEpiphany, (2025). AMD Leads GPU Sales in June 2025. [online] Available at: https://techepiphany.com/amd-leads-gpu-sales-in-june-2025/
[5] PC Gamer, (2025). Why 8GB GPUs are Struggling with Modern Games. [online] Available at: https://www.pcgamer.com/why-8gb-gpus-are-struggling-with-modern-games/
Gamer preference for enhanced performance and future-proofing their setup drives the demand for gadgets with larger VRAM capacities, such as the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti and the 16GB Radeon RX 9060 XT. This increasing preference for technologies that cater to resource-intensive features like ray tracing is shaping the gaming hardware market.
