NVIDIA has announced the launch and availability of the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics processing units (GPUs) for desktops and laptops. These GPUs are built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and target gamers seeking mid-range performance with advanced features.
RTX 5050 GPU with NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture
The RTX 5050 GPUs leverage the Blackwell architecture, which supports full ray tracing and improved AI capabilities. Key architectural highlights include:
- Fifth-Generation Tensor Cores: Enhanced AI processing with FP4 precision and DLSS 4 support.
- Fourth-Generation Ray Tracing Cores: Designed to handle Mega Geometry rendering.
- New Streaming Multiprocessors: Optimized to support neural shaders.
Features
- AI-Powered Graphics: DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation boosts frame rate and quality.
- Faster Response: NVIDIA Reflex 2 with Frame Warp lowers input delay.
- Realistic Effects: Ray tracing with neural rendering creates detailed visuals.
- AI Capabilities: NVIDIA ACE enables digital humans and AI assistants.
- Creative Workflow: NVIDIA Studio tools support content creators.
- Video Quality: Improved by NVIDIA Broadcast and 9th-gen NVENC.
- Stable Drivers: Game Ready and Studio Drivers deliver consistent performance.
- Fluid Display: NVIDIA G-SYNC offers smooth, tear-free visuals.
GeForce RTX 5050 Desktop GPU Specifications
The RTX 5050 desktop GPU features 2,560 CUDA cores based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and runs at a base clock speed of 2.31 GHz. It uses 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus and requires a single PCIe 8-pin power connector with a maximum power draw of 130 Watts.
It includes fifth-generation Tensor Cores for AI, fourth-generation Ray Tracing Cores, and the ninth-generation NVIDIA Encoder and sixth-generation Decoder for video processing.
GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU Specifications
The laptop version also has 2,560 CUDA cores and includes the same fifth-generation Tensor and fourth-generation Ray Tracing Cores. It is equipped with 8GB of faster and more energy-efficient GDDR7 memory running at 24 Gbps, which helps make laptops thinner, lighter, cooler, and quieter. Like the desktop version, it features the ninth-generation NVIDIA Encoder and sixth-generation Decoder for video tasks.
Performance and Upgrade Benefits
The GeForce RTX 5050 delivers up to 60% faster raster performance and 4 times higher speeds with DLSS 4 compared to the RTX 3050. Laptop models show similar improvements, including 2.4 times faster raster FPS and over 4 times DLSS 4 gains.
For tens of millions of gamers upgrading from older GPUs like Pascal, Turing, or Ampere, the RTX 5050 offers up to 50 times better ray-tracing performance in some games, enabling smoother gameplay and enhanced visuals.
Quick Specifications: GeForce RTX 5050
- CUDA Cores: 2,560 (Blackwell architecture)
- Tensor Cores: 5th Gen (421 AI TOPS)
- Ray Tracing Cores: 4th Gen (40 TFLOPS)
- Clock Speeds: Base 2.31 GHz, Boost 2.57 GHz
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 128-bit bus
- DLSS: Version 4 with Super Resolution, DLAA, Ray Reconstruction, Frame Generation, Multi Frame Generation
- NVIDIA Reflex: Reflex 2 + Low Latency Mode + Frame Warp (coming soon)
- Video Encode/Decode: 9th Gen NVENC, 6th Gen NVDEC, AV1 encode & decode support
- Display: Up to 4K @ 480Hz or 8K @ 165Hz with DSC; 3x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI
- Multi-Monitor Support: Up to 4 displays
- Power: 130W Total Graphics Power; requires 1x PCIe 8-pin or 300W+ PCIe Gen 5 cable (adapter included)
- Recommended System Power: 550W
- Max GPU Temperature: 87°C
- Drivers & Features: Game Ready & Studio Drivers, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Broadcast, NVIDIA Studio, RTX Remix, Omniverse
- API Support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6
- Other: CUDA Capability 12.0, VR Ready, Not SLI/NVLink compatible
Availability and Pricing
- Desktop GPUs: Available from mid-July, starting at USD 249 (Rs. 21,425 approx.). Models will be offered by manufacturers including ASUS, Colorful, Gainward, Galaxy, GIGABYTE, INNO3D, MSI, Palit, PNY, and ZOTAC. Pre-built desktop systems with RTX 5050 GPUs will also be available.
- Driver Support: The GeForce Game Ready Driver with full RTX 5050 support will be released in early July. Laptops ship with factory-installed drivers.