NVIDIA is set to expand its Blackwell RTX family this summer with the introduction of the new GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs. These new graphics processing units will be available for both desktop and laptop systems, offering enhanced performance for gamers and content creators.
GeForce RTX 5050 Graphics Cards for Desktops
Desktop users can expect the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics cards to become available in the second half of July, with prices starting at $249 USD. These cards will be widely accessible through various NVIDIA partners, including well-known brands like ASUS, Colorful, Gainward, Galaxy, GIGABYTE, INNO3D, MSI, Palit, PNY, and ZOTAC. For those looking for a complete system, these GPUs will also be integrated into pre-built desktops from system builders and integrators.
In terms of specifications, each desktop GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card is designed to be power-efficient, drawing a maximum of 130 Watts at stock speeds via a single PCIe 8-pin cable. This makes them suitable for systems with power supplies delivering as little as 550 Watts.
The cards boast a minimum Base Clock speed of 2.31 GHz and are equipped with 2,560 NVIDIA Blackwell CUDA Cores, representing NVIDIA’s latest advancements in GPU architecture. They also feature 5th Generation AI Tensor Cores for accelerated AI workloads, 4th Generation Ray Tracing Cores for realistic lighting and shadows, a 9th Generation NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC), and a 6th Generation NVIDIA Decoder (NVDEC). For memory, the desktop RTX 5050 cards come with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory on a 128-bit memory bus.
GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs for Laptops
For laptop users, systems equipped with the new GeForce RTX 5050 GPU are available for purchase immediately from global retailers, with prices starting at $999 USD. A notable feature of the RTX 5050 Laptop GPU is its 8 GB of GDDR7 video memory, which operates at a speed of 24 Gbps.
The inclusion of GDDR7 memory offers significant advantages for laptops. It can be up to two times more energy-efficient than GDDR6, contributing to extended battery life, which is a crucial factor for mobile users. This improved memory efficiency also helps in reducing heat output, allowing laptops to run quieter and cooler during demanding tasks like gaming and content creation.
Performance Improvements with RTX 5050 Laptop GPUs
The GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUs deliver substantial performance enhancements compared to previous generations. On average, they provide 2.4 times faster performance in traditional rasterized games. When NVIDIA’s DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation technologies are enabled, the performance gains are even more impressive, showing over 4 times faster speeds compared to the RTX 3050 Laptop GPU across a range of popular games. This means a smoother and more immersive gaming experience, along with faster content creation workflows for users on the go.
