Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB outsells 8GB variant by 16 times, Highlighting Customer Preference for Higher VRAM

GPU sales data can reveal valuable insights into customer preferences, supply dynamics, and regional trends. Recent figures from Mindfactory.de, one of Germany’s largest retailers with transparent sales data, show a striking pattern: customers are overwhelmingly choosing the 16GB variant of the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti over its 8GB version. As spotted by TechPowerUp, Mindfactory.de's sales figures indicate that the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has sold 1,675 units, while the 8GB variant has only moved 105 units. This means that for every 8GB card sold, 16 RTX 5060 Ti 16GB cards find a home, representing a 1600% difference. Both models are available and meeting demand, suggesting that this disparity is driven by consumer preference rather than supply constraints. The extra VRAM offered by the 16GB variant is a significant factor in its popularity. Modern games, especially those featuring advanced graphics techniques like ray tracing, are increasingly VRAM-intensive. The 16GB model not only performs better today but is also expected to maintain higher resale value in the secondary market due to its greater capacity to handle demanding applications. While features like NVIDIA’s Neural Texture Compression can mitigate some VRAM usage issues, they rely on developer implementation. Even with these technologies, the trend towards more photorealistic graphics in blockbuster titles continues to push the boundaries of what lower-spec GPUs can achieve. As a result, 8GB GPUs often struggle with the latest titles, making the 16GB variant a more attractive long-term investment for gamers and professionals alike. Interestingly, data from TechEpiphany on X presents a different picture. According to their report from late June, AMD’s RX 9070 XT and RX 9060 XT are currently the best-selling GPUs. The RTX 5060 Ti ranks third, but the combined sales of its 8GB and 16GB variants might challenge this position. Here’s a breakdown of GPU retail sales for the week of June 26, 2025, from Mindfactory.de: Units Sold: AMD: 615 units (53.95% market share), Average Selling Price (ASP): €533 NVIDIA: 515 units (45.18% market share), ASP: €805 Intel: 10 units (0.88% market share), ASP: €108 Revenue Generated: AMD: €327,814 (44.1% of total revenue) NVIDIA: €414,427 (55.75% of total revenue) Intel: €1,084 (0.15% of total revenue) Despite AMD’s higher unit sales, NVIDIA generates more revenue due to the higher average selling price of its cards, particularly the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. To stay updated on the latest GPU news, analysis, and reviews, follow Tom's Hardware on Google News and click the Follow button to receive updates in your feed.