# GeForce RTX 5060 for local AI

URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/rtx-5060
Type: NVIDIA graphics card. Chip: RTX 5060. Memory: vram, options 8 GB. Bandwidth: 448 GB/s. Spec source: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/compare/ (2026-10-15).
Price: from about $370 (2026-10-15, approximate). Status: current.

## Which models fit

| memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 19 | Qwen3.5 4B (5.8 GB), MiniCPM5 2B (3.9 GB), Granite 4.2 3B (4.5 GB) |

## Published speeds

None found yet.

## Questions

**What is the best local LLM for the GeForce RTX 5060?**
With 8 GB, Qwen3.5 4B (needs 5.8 GB, AA 13.1). 19 of 124 models fit.

**How much does the GeForce RTX 5060 cost?**
From about $370 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.