Asus is now offering the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 in two new flavors
New RTX 5060 EVO cards introduce a slimmer 2.1-slot design
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ASUS has quietly added two new models to its GeForce RTX 5060 lineup that look almost identical to existing cards at first glance but come with several hardware tweaks. Without any formal announcement, ASUS has listed the Dual GeForce RTX 5060 EVO and Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EVO on its website. These cards sit alongside the standard RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti, offering the same core performance while reworking the physical design and internal layout.
The most noticeable change is size. Both EVO cards use a slimmer 2.1 slot design instead of the 2.5 slot layout used by earlier versions, making them more suitable for compact PC builds. ASUS also redesigned the PCB to use a shorter PCIe x8 edge connector rather than a full length x16 connector (via Vortez).
Hardware tweaks behind the slimmer design
The power connector placement has also changed. ASUS moved the single 8 pin connector closer to the left side of the card near the I/O bracket. This could make cable routing slightly trickier, depending on your case layout. On the RTX 5060 Ti EVO, ASUS removed features found on the non-EVO model, including the GPU Guard reinforcement and the Dual-BIOS switch.
Even so, the card retains its dual fan cooling system with Axial tech fans, a metal backplate with ventilation cutouts, and the same factory clock speeds. The overclocked RTX 5060 Ti EVO still boosts up to 2632 MHz, matching the standard Dual OC model. Memory configurations remain unchanged, with the RTX 5060 Ti EVO offered in a 16 GB variant. ASUS has not disclosed pricing or release timing, but the lack of fanfare suggests these EVO cards are intended as quiet alternatives rather than replacements. For builders prioritizing smaller cases and cleaner layouts, ASUS’s RTX 5060 EVO lineup delivers the same GPU performance in a tighter, more compact form.
If you are wondering whether a card like the RTX 5060 EVO is right for your build, this buying guide and best graphics card lists can show you how different options compare, along with other alternatives worth considering. Upcoming CES 2026 announcements could further clarify where Nvidia’s RTX 50 Super GPUs lineup is headed next.
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