Well, it seems like gamers have given their verdict on 8 GB GPUs, as according to new sales data from a renowned retailer, higher VRAM options are being heavily demanded.
NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti & AMD's RX 9060 XT "8 GB" Models Are Simply Being Ignored By Consumers
When NVIDIA and AMD announced the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and Radeon RX 9060 XT, respectively, the manufacturers decided to slide in an 8 GB VRAM configuration with both models, alongside the 16 GB counterpart, which was a move that was seen with skepticism by consumers. While the SKUs were launched in the retail market, it seems like the response towards them isn't positive at all, as the German retailer Mindfactory says that the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB has managed to see almost 16 times higher retail response (~1700 units) compared to the 8 GB counterpart (~110 units), which is simply astonishing.
For those unaware, Mindfactory shows the number of units sold below each retail listing, and it has given us an idea of how users are seeing the 8 GB models. Interestingly, the situation is similar at AMD's camp as well, where the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB model has managed to outsell by a whopping 30 times relative to the 8 GB counterpart, and this shows that the market is ignoring lower VRAM models. SKUs like Palit's GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB have sold more than 850 units, mainly since it's the cheapest one available from the retailer.
The reason why 8 GB GPUs don't make sense is that with modern-day features like DLSS, FSR, and many more, there's a need for higher VRAM capacities. On top of that, the price difference isn't justified for gamers to opt for the lower VRAM model, trading off performance. While Mindfactory only speaks for a particular region, this trend would most likely be similar across all global platforms, since consumers simply aren't buying NVIDIA/AMD's bait into getting 8 GB GPU models.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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