I. Introduction: Gamer's Heart Empowered, A New Choice for Mainstream Graphics Cards

Among the RTX 50 series, the RTX 5060 Ti remains the most popular model for mainstream gamers. Maxsun's Gamer's Heart series of graphics cards is also a trusted series by gamers. Now, the Gamer's Heart series brings the new GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft Gamer's Heart OC series graphics cards, giving mainstream gamers a new choice.

The Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft Gamer's Heart OC graphics card continues the strong performance and luxurious cooling system of the Gamer's Heart series. The cooler design is identical to the RTX 5070 Gamer's Heart we previously reviewed, with the same dimensions. For the RTX 5060 Ti's power consumption, the ultra-large fin area and three-fan configuration are extremely luxurious, allowing the graphics card to maintain excellent temperature and noise control.

The Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft Gamer's Heart OC graphics card is also available in 16GB and 8GB VRAM versions. The 8GB version that arrived at our Fast Technology review lab is more suitable for players seeking cost-effectiveness.

The Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card is equipped with the RTX 5060 Ti GPU based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, with a core number of GB206-300. The core contains 36 SM units and 4608 CUDA cores (streaming processors).

In addition, there are 144 5th-generation Tensor Cores, 36 4th-generation RT Cores, support for PCIe 5.0 interface, and 8GB GDDR7 VRAM with 128-bit bandwidth and 448GB/s bandwidth.

The core frequency is 2407MHz, the boost frequency is 2662MHz, and the total card power consumption is 180W, requiring only an 8Pin external power supply.

The detailed specifications of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card are as follows:

II. Visual Appreciation: Classic Gamer's Heart Design, Over-Spec Cooler Almost Identical to RTX 5070

The Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card retains the classic design of the iCraft Gamer's Heart series, with a unique dark rounded corner design and fluorescent lines printed on the surface.

Close-up of the 11-blade cyclone ring fan. The carefully designed blades reduce turbulence loss, improving airflow and pressure performance by 20%. High-end imported ball bearings are used internally for better noise control. The three fans use a positive and negative rotation design, and the middle fan is also equipped with a carbon fiber decorative ring.

The metal backplate of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card uses eye-catching multi-color silk-screen printing, with distinctive fluorescent cyan lines forming the Maxsun "iCraft" text and diamond-shaped logo. The tail has a large number of geometric cutouts, allowing the fan to directly blow through the heat sink, enhancing cooling performance.

Close-up of the fluorescent Maxsun "iCraft" text and diamond-shaped logo.

Close-up of the cooling cutouts at the tail of the graphics card.

From the side, it can be seen that more than half of the length of the rear half of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card is pure heat sink.

Close-up of the logo light on the top of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card. The control button of the Gamer's Heart is also used, and a light press can switch between multiple lighting effects.

Close-up of the top lighting effects of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card.

The Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card provides three DisplayPort 2.1b interfaces and one HDMI 2.1b interface. The thickness of the graphics card does not exceed the width of the baffle, and the height exceeds part of the baffle. The cutout in the middle of the graphics card baffle also has the 'iCraft' text.

The full view of the Cold Wing Ice Vein cooling matrix cooler of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card. Both the GPU and VRAM chip positions have thermal grease and thermal adhesive strips, which can quickly transfer chip heat to the three composite heat pipes through the nickel-plated copper base, and finally efficiently dissipate heat on the high-density heat sink fins.

The full view of the PCB board of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card. The single-sided design concentrates the main components on the front, and the back is very neat.

Close-up of the GPU chip of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card, with a core code of GB206-300.

GDDR7 memory chips from Samsung, a total of 4 pieces forming 8GB capacity, arranged around the GPU chip.

Close-up of the power supply and interface of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card.

III. Theoretical Performance Test: Over a Quarter Improvement Compared to RTX 4060 Ti

The test platform configuration is as follows:

1. Speed Way

In the Speed Way test for comprehensive performance in 3DMark, the total score is 4092, with a graphics card test score of 40.92FPS.

2. Steel Nomad

In the Steel Nomad test for reliability, stability, and sustained performance in 3Dmark, the total score is 3585, with a graphics card test score of 35.86FPS.

3. Port Royal

In the Port Royal test for real-time ray tracing performance in 3Dmark, the total score is 10195, with a graphics card test score of 47.19FPS.

4. Time Spy

In the Time Spy test (DX12+2K rendering resolution) of 3DMark, the total score is 16835, with a graphics card score of 16077.

5、Time Spy Extreme

In the 3DMark Time Spy Extreme (DX12+4K rendering resolution) test, the overall score was 7904, with a graphics card score of 7454.

6、Fire Strike

In the 3DMark Fire Strike (DX11+1080P rendering resolution) test, the overall score was 36680, with a graphics card score of 42794.

7、Fire Strike Extreme

In the 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme (DX11+2K rendering resolution) test, the overall score was 20514, with a graphics card score of 20590.

8、Fire Strike Ultra

In the 3DMark Fire Strike Ultra (DX11+4K rendering resolution) test, the overall score was 9982, with a graphics card score of 9584.

9、NVIDIA DLSS 4 Test

In the 3Dmark NVIDIA DLSS feature test, the frame rate was around 14.5FPS with DLSS 4 off, increasing to 84.18FPS with DLSS 4 2x enabled, 114.86FPS with DLSS 4 3x enabled, and 140.29FPS with DLSS 4 4x enabled.

10、Hardware Dog

In the Hardware Dog graphics card performance evaluation test, the score was 406420.

Summary of graphics card theoretical test results:

The Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card showed significant performance improvements over the previous-generation RTX 4060 Ti in 3Dmark theoretical performance tests, with an average increase of around a quarter. The RTX 50 series' most important new feature, DLSS 4 technology, was also present, with DLSS 4 bringing over 900% frame rate improvements in 3Dmark tests.

IV. DLSS 4 Game Tests: Significant Frame Rate Improvements, 8GB VRAM Bottleneck

1、Black Myth: Wukong

In Black Myth: Wukong, using cinematic quality presets with DLSS sampling precision set to 50, game test frame rates were recorded.

In Black Myth: Wukong, with DLSS 4's highest 4X level multi-frame generation enabled, the average frame rate was 89 at 2K resolution and 101 at 1080P resolution.

2、Cyberpunk 2077

In Cyberpunk 2077, we set the graphics quality to Ultra and enabled DLSS frame generation, recording game frame rates.

In Cyberpunk 2077, with DLSS 4's highest 4X level multi-frame generation enabled, the average frame rate was 235.91 at 2K resolution and 351.99 at 1080P resolution.

3、Hogwarts Legacy

In Hogwarts Legacy, using Ultra graphics quality presets with DLSS super-resolution set to Balanced, game frame rates were recorded.

In Hogwarts Legacy, with DLSS 4's highest 4X level multi-frame generation enabled, the test frame rate was 296 at 2K resolution and 428 at 1080P resolution.

4、Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, using the highest graphics quality presets and DLSS frame generation, game frame rates were recorded.

In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, with DLSS 4's highest 4X level multi-frame generation enabled, the test frame rate was 178 at 2K resolution and 214 at 1080P resolution.

Summary of DLSS 4 Game Tests:

The Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card showed significantly lower frame rate improvements than normal in Black Myth: Wukong, both at 2K and 1080P resolutions. Additionally, in Cyberpunk 2077, a bug occurred at 2K resolution, where enabling DLSS frame generation made the game feel smoother but the frame rate display was incorrect. The test frame rate displayed normally after disabling ray tracing.

8GB of VRAM is inadequate for the latest 3A games at high graphics settings, and enabling DLSS 4 may not provide the expected frame rate improvements. For gamers, 8GB of VRAM is no longer sufficient.

V. Other Game Tests: Smooth 2K, Attemptable 4K

1、Gears 5

In Gears 5, using Ultra graphics quality for testing, the average frame rate was 118.7 at 2K resolution.

2、Horizon Zero Dawn

In Horizon Zero Dawn, using Ultimate Quality graphics for testing, the average frame rate was 120 at 2K resolution.

3、Tomb Raider: Shadow of the Tomb Raider

In Tomb Raider: Shadow of the Tomb Raider, using the highest graphics quality for testing with DLSS super-sampling set to Quality, the average frame rate was 151 at 2K resolution.

4、Monster Hunter: World

In Monster Hunter: World, using the highest graphics quality for testing with DLSS frame generation enabled, the average frame rate was 47.23 at 2K resolution.

Summary of Other Game Tests:

The Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card easily achieves over 100 FPS in some older 3A games at 2K resolution, with only the latest Monster Hunter: World showing unstable performance, and the game settings page indicating insufficient video memory. Overall performance at 2K resolution is slightly improved compared to the previous-generation RTX 4060 Ti, and it also has the capability to compete at 4K resolution in games with less demanding performance requirements.

VI. Stress Test and Temperature: Less than 63°C at 180W Stress Test, Core Acceleration Exceeds 2.9GHz

We used Furmark to stress test the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card for 10 minutes. At a room temperature of approximately 28°C, the card's power consumption stabilized at 180W, with a core frequency of around 2.3GHz and a temperature of 62.6°C, and the fan speed was 1300RPM.

During our 3Dmark tests, we also recorded the GPU's operating frequency. In scenarios closer to real-world gaming, the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card's core frequency accelerated to over 2.9GHz, with a power draw of 180W.

VII. Conclusion: 8GB of Video Memory Offers Outstanding Value for Money but Cannot Meet the Demands of Future Games

NVIDIA has used expensive GDDR7 video memory in the RTX 50 series, which undoubtedly delivers in terms of performance but comes at a steep price. This is less noticeable in high-end graphics cards but becomes increasingly difficult to ignore in models like the RTX 5060 Ti, which targets mainstream gamers.

Therefore, NVIDIA has introduced two versions of the RTX 5060 Ti: 16GB and 8GB, clearly aiming to provide a more cost-effective option for gamers to choose from.

In our actual tests, even with the latest DLSS 4 technology, 8GB of video memory showed obvious bottlenecks when facing high graphics settings in demanding games like Black Myth: Wukong and Cyberpunk 2077. In Black Myth: Wukong, enabling DLSS 4 did not provide the expected frame rate increase, while in Cyberpunk 2077, enabling DLSS 4 resulted in significantly decreased frame rate stability and abnormal frame rate display. In both cases, reducing graphics settings to free up video memory was necessary to achieve a more desirable frame rate experience.

However, the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC 8GB graphics card performed exceptionally well in older 3A games, easily exceeding 100 FPS in many games at 2K resolution and running smoothly at 4K resolution.

Both 8GB and 16GB versions of the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC graphics card are available. For gamers who prefer older games or still use 1080P screens, the 8GB version offers exceptional value for money. However, for enthusiasts pursuing new games, the 16GB version is a better choice. Although it is more expensive, the additional 16GB of video memory allows the Maxsun GeForce RTX 5060 Ti iCraft OC graphics card to fully unleash its performance potential.