- We’ve had phrase of the rumored specs for Nvidia’s RTX 5050 desktop GPU
- Two sources are saying that it’ll use slower GDDR6 VRAM, quite than the GDDR7 modules used with different Blackwell GPUs
- Based mostly on that, and the remainder of the supposed spec, some PC avid gamers usually are not impressed, but it surely’s too early to guage but
Apparently Nvidia does have an RTX 5050 inbound as a desktop graphics card (and sure a laptop computer GPU too), and we’ve simply caught a bunch of spilled specs for this low-tier Blackwell mannequin.
As flagged up by VideoCardz in each circumstances [1, 2], there have been two purported leaks across the RTX 5050, each of which insist that the graphics card will use a slower sort of video reminiscence than the remainder of the prevailing Blackwell desktop GPU vary.
First off got here an assertion from Chinese language tech web site Benchlife that the RTX 5050 could have 8GB of video RAM, however that it’ll be slower GDDR6 reminiscence, quite than the brand new GDDR7 featured in all of the RTX 5000 GPUs thus far (and rumored for the RTX 5060 fashions, too).
- RTX 5060 rumor suggests it’ll have 8GB VRAM and I’m beginning to marvel if Nvidia has misplaced the plot with next-gen GPUs
- Nvidia RTX 5050 was lacking in motion at CES 2025 – however the funds GPU may simply have been noticed in a shocking laptop computer
That’s backed up by an everyday {hardware} gossip on X, Kopite7kimi, who additionally claims to have phrase on the specs of the RTX 5050. This leaker believes the VRAM will find yourself as 8GB of GDDR6 (with a 128-bit reminiscence bus), and that the RTX 5050 could have 2,560 CUDA Cores (utilizing the GB207 bottom-tier Blackwell chip).
The ability consumption is supposedly set at 130W, we’re instructed.
GeForce RTX 5050PG152-SKU50GB207-300-A12560FP32128-bit GDDR6 8G130WMarch 9, 2025
That is the primary concrete data on the total specs of this graphics card, however clearly, take all this with loads of warning. Nonetheless, the truth that we’re listening to an increasing number of in regards to the RTX 5050 now, together with firmer spec particulars, does recommend that it’s extra prone to be one thing Nvidia has up its sleeve, not simply as a laptop computer GPU, however a desktop graphics card. (Do not forget that the RTX 4050 was a cellular graphics card solely, current in funds gaming laptops – there was no desktop incarnation for PCs).
Certainly, the excitement on the rumor mill is that the RTX 5050 may arrive in a matter of weeks, and the RTX 5060 fashions aren’t too far off both. We could also be April (or Might) for all these graphics playing cards to reach (and bulletins from Nvidia may come very quickly certainly).
Kopite7kimi additionally mentions the RTX 5060, echoing earlier rumors of the spec, with the RTX 5060 Ti supposedly set to be provided in 16GB and 8GB flavors, and the vanilla 5060 simply an 8GB model (with GDDR7 VRAM, although).
The leaker reckons the RTX 5060 Ti will sport 4,608 CUDA Cores, and an influence consumption of 180W.
Evaluation: RTX 5050 within the bin already? Not so quick…
There’s nothing sudden in equipping the RTX 5050 with 8GB of video RAM – certainly, this could be the anticipated allocation on the far funds finish of the RTX spectrum – however slower GDDR6 reminiscence is a bolt out of the blue (or inexperienced, quite).
Earlier rumors prompt Nvidia was sticking with GDDR7 for all the Blackwell vary, however then, we’ve by no means been positive Workforce Inexperienced intends to make a desktop RTX 5050. Certainly, we nonetheless can’t make sure – however as famous, it’s trying extra doubtless at this level.
Would a lot slower VRAM successfully hamstring the RTX 5050? Nicely, clearly it wouldn’t assist, and a giant a part of the efficiency improve with Blackwell has been achieved by Nvidia because of the sooner GDDR7 modules on these graphics playing cards. (As Blackwell’s VRAM loadouts have largely stagnated, as we’ve seen with the RTX 5080, 5070, and certainly the rumored plan to stay with the identical video reminiscence configurations with the RTX 5060 fashions).
So, leaving that generational increase out of the equation isn’t going to be good for the RTX 5050, and as avid gamers are already speculating, we would get a GPU that’s not a complete lot higher than the RTX 3060 right here (or one which’ll fall in need of the RTX 4060, anyway).
Going by the rumor mill, the RTX 5050 is a response to the launch of Intel’s Arc B580 graphics card, which would seem to recommend that it’s aiming to compete with Workforce Blue’s well-received providing. Not less than in concept, but it surely seems like what we’re seeing on paper right here for the RTX 5050 doesn’t match that invoice, and Nvidia would wish one thing a good bit peppier. Provided that the B580 handles 1440p duties capably – and notably has 12GB of VRAM – whereas the RTX 5050 introduced right here seems extra 1080p fare.
Maybe Nvidia intends to push clock speeds with the RTX 5050, which the ability consumption hints at, as a way to get a sooner graphics card – however general, one thing doesn’t fairly add up with the chatter from the rumor mill right here, notably that B580 comparability.
Actually, although, speculating on efficiency at this stage is a bit untimely – albeit the temptation is inevitable – however in fact we’d like the worth of the RTX 5050 to get a fuller perspective on what’s being provided.
Personally, I believe there’s various stress on Nvidia to get some goodwill again with avid gamers, given how the Blackwell launch has limped alongside so far. So an RTX 5050 which is priced very affordably – which lesser efficiency ranges may trace at – can be a good way to try this. We’ve been a very long time ready for an Nvidia RTX desktop GPU at a real funds value stage, in any case.
Is that this naïve considering? Fairly probably, though different rumors have indicated a attainable MSRP as little as $199 (or $249) within the US, and the purpose is, let’s not go throwing the (purported) RTX 5050 within the bin simply but. It’d find yourself wresting the crown away from Intel’s B580, our reigning finest funds GPU, you by no means know.
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