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Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Nvidia's entry-level RTX 50-series card has officially landed
The GeForce RTX 5050 for desktops and laptops is here and it's Nvidia's way of making its new Blackwell RTX tech more affordable and finally putting it in reach for a lot more gamers. Nvidia just dropped the GeForce RTX 5050, the most entry-level member of its RTX 50-series lineup. It's launching in the back half of July, and it'll set you back $ this little guy comes with 2,560 CUDA cores based on the new Blackwell architecture – which is like a dedicated CPU in the GPU that uses AI to optimize stuff in real time, 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface and a 130W power draw. So yeah, you'll still need to plug in a 6-pin or 8-pin connector. Boost clocks go up to 2,570MHz, though some models from board partners will probably push it a bit further with factory overclocks. You also get 5th-gen tensor cores for AI stuff (up to 421 TOPS) and 40 TFLOPs of ray tracing performance. Not bad for a budget card. And in case you forgot, Nvidia skipped the desktop RTX 4050 entirely. So yeah, this is technically the first xx50-class desktop card we've seen since the RTX 3050. But here's the kicker – the 5050 actually shares a lot of specs with the old 3050: same CUDA core count, same memory size, same TGP. CUDA cores are basically Nvidia's version of tiny processors inside your GPU that handle all the heavy lifting for graphics, gaming, and parallel computing tasks – more CUDA cores usually means more power to crunch frames, effects, and data faster. Nvidia's performance charts are, let's just say, less than helpful, but the company says the RTX 5050 is 60% faster (on average) in traditional rasterized games compared to the 3050. Compared to the previous gen, the new one is indeed better. | Image credit – Nvidia There's no Founders Edition this time around, but all the big names – Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, Galaxy, Zotac, etc. – will be rolling out their versions of the card. Should you care about it? One big thing the RTX 5050 brings to the table is support for DLSS 3.5's Multi-Frame Generation. That's a first for the xx50 tier. DLSS 3.5 is Nvidia's latest take on its AI-powered upscaling magic – and this time, it's not just about boosting frame rates. The big headline feature here is Ray Reconstruction, which basically replaces traditional hand-coded denoisers in ray-traced games with a smarter AI Instead of guessing what a reflection or shadow should look like, DLSS 3.5 uses trained neural networks to fill in the details more accurately. That means sharper lighting, cleaner reflections, and less visual noise, especially in games with heavy ray tracing. But in the real world, DLSS 3.5 is one of those buzzword-y features Nvidia keeps pushing hard, and that at this point, still feels more like an ambitious idea than a flawless solution. Yes, it can boost frame rates by generating extra frames with AI, but especially in lower-end cards like the 5050, the effect might not always be things might just look... weird. It sounds cool and the tech has big potential down the line, but most non-hardcore gamers won't even notice the difference and the ones who do probably care more about raw power and guaranteed high settings than fancy frame-gen tricks. Then again, this card clearly isn't built for that crowd anyway. Plus, not every game supports all DLSS features. You'll need both developer support and compatible hardware. So, if a game doesn't support DLSS, you're mostly just getting a slightly more efficient version of the RTX 3050 with updated Blackwell architecture and faster clocks. For around $50 more, the RTX 5060 is noticeably better. | Image credit – Nvidia And if you're hoping it's just a cut-down 5060, well… not quite. The 5060, found in one of Asus' latest entry-level gaming laptops, has 50% more CUDA cores and way more memory bandwidth thanks to its GDDR7 memory. The 5050, on the other hand, is the only Blackwell GPU so far still rocking GDDR6. That's probably a cost-cutting move, but still – it's a bit of a letdown, especially since even the mobile RTX 5050 gets GDDR7. Speaking of which, yes – there's a laptop version of the 5050, too. That one's already shipping in machines starting at $999 and thanks to GDDR7's better power efficiency, those laptops should stay cooler and slimmer. At $249, the RTX 5050 feels... familiar. Maybe a little too familiar. For around $50 more, the RTX 5060 offers 50% more cores and noticeably better specs across the board. So yeah, unless your budget has a hard ceiling, you're probably better off going a step higher. The 5050 doesn't look like a bad card and DLSS 3.5 support helps, but overall, it feels more like a way to say "hey, we finally made a cheap Blackwell card" than something meant to shake up the budget GPU space. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Nvidia reveals RTX 5050 GPU: Affordable next gen graphics card for budget gamers
Nvidia has officially revealed the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU for laptops and desktops. This new entry-level card is designed for the budget-conscious gamers and creators who want the latest features without spending a fortune. The desktop variant of the RTX 5050 is expected to be available in July 2025, with a starting price of $249. Laptop variants are already available with Asus, MSI and more. Ray tracing and DLSS 4: The RTX 5050 supports full ray tracing, DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation and Nvidia Reflex. This makes the card suitable for both single-player AAA titles and fast-paced esports titles. Gaming: The GPU delivers more than 150 fps with DLSS 4 on modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Doom: The Dark Ages, Apex Legends, Counter-Strike 2 and more. This is a significant improvement over the RTX 3050. AI performance: The card supports up to 421 TOPS, which is about six times more than the performance of the RTX 3050. Display support: The card supports up to a 4K display at 480Hz or 8K at 165Hz with DSC and supports up to 4 displays. Efficiency: The laptop version of the RTX 5050 comes with GDDR7 memory, which is up to twice as efficient as GDDR6 memory. This helps in reducing the size and thickness of gaming laptops. Buy the RTX 5050 GPU if you are looking for an affordable option for your new gaming PC. If you are a casual gamer and 1080p gaming is perfect for you, then go for this card. And anyone who is looking for an upgrade over RTX 20 or 30 series video cards, the RTX 5050 can offer a significant performance boost. The desktop variant of the RTX 5050 GPU will be available in mid-July and the price will start from $249 ( ₹ 21,300 approx). The card will be available through partners like Asus, Gigabyte and more. Gaming laptops equipped with the RTX 5050 are available in India from Asus, MSI and more.
Forbes
4 days ago
- Forbes
NVIDIA Unveils Low-Power GeForce RTX 5050 GPU For Laptops And Desktops
The GeForce RTX 5050 Is Coming For Laptops And Desktops. NVIDIA has been steadily fleshing out its Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 50 series of GPUs for a few months now. Before today, the line-up spanned all the way from the $299 GeForce RTX 5060, all the way on up to the powerful, flagship $1,999 GeForce RTX 5090. Today though, the company unveiled the GeForce RTX 5050, a new, low-power GPU that's coming to both laptops and desktops. GeForce RTX 5050 Series Laptops Are Coming First The GeForce RTX 5050 arrives in laptops first, in systems that'll start at $999. In fact, there are already some GeForce RTX 5050-powered laptops for sale, including this MSI Katana 15 HX, which just hit Walmart's website as I was writing up this coverage. The GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU features 2,560 CUDA Cores, with NVIDIA's 5th Generation AI Tensor Cores, 4th Generation Ray Tracing Cores, a 9th Generation NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC), and a 6th Generation NVIDIA Decoder (NVDEC). As you'll see, those core counts are similar to the upcoming desktop variance, but the laptop RTX 5050 does have one significant difference – other than its form factor, of course. The GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU will be paired to 8GB of GDDR7 video memory, running at 24 Gbps. The desktop version of the GeForce RTX 5050 will use GDDR6 memory. The reason for using GDDR7 memory in laptops is power efficiency, which directly translates to better battery life and more manageable thermals – two things that are paramount for laptops. GDDR7 is up to twice as efficient as GDDR6; that's a huge benefit for laptop OEMs and ODMs. The MSI Katana 15 HX Is Already On Store Shelves. The first wave of GeForce RTX 5050-powered laptops will be as thin as 15 millimeters, and as light as 1.3 kilograms, or 2.9 lbs. For students that want the benefits of a discrete GPU for STEM applications, or mobile gamers that are happy with gaming at 1080p resolutions, the GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU should be a good option. It'll most definitely outperform integrated graphics solutions and offer all of the benefits of NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture, like support for DLSS 4 and Blackwell's more advanced media engine. GeForce RTX 5050 For Laptops Performance GeForce RTX 5050 graphics cards for desktop systems will arrive in pre-built systems and on store shelves in mid-July, with a base MSRP of $249. According to NVIDIA, cards will be coming from numerous add-in card partners, including ASUS, Colorful, Gainward, Galaxy, GIGABYTE, INNO3D, MSI, Palit, PNY, and ZOTAC, in a variety of configurations, including factory-overclocked models. Like the laptop variant, the GeForce RTX 5050 desktop GPU will feature 2,560 CUDA Cores, with 5th Generation AI Tensor Cores, 4th Generation Ray Tracing Cores, a 9th Generation NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC), and a 6th Generation NVIDIA Decoder (NVDEC). As I've already mentioned, however, the cards will pack 8GB of GDDR6 video memory on a 128-bit memory bus. Base GPU clocks should hover around 2.31GHz, but if the GeForce RTX 5050 is as overclocking-friendly as some of its higher-end counterparts, expect them to hit much higher clocks with a little tweaking. GeForce RTX 5050 series cards for desktops will have TDPs in the 130-watt range and be powered by a single PCIe 8-pin cable. This is an important consideration for anyone considering upgrading a desktop system that may be currently using integrated graphics or a previous-gen GPU. The GeForce RTX 5050 cards have relatively modest power requirements and should be suitable for systems with basic power supplies of around 550 watts. GeForce RTX 5050 For Desktops Performance The GeForce RTX 5050 will be NVIDIA's lowest-power RTX 50 series GPU, and as such, it won't be for everyone. The GPU targets 1080p gamers looking for a modern GPU, with the latest feature support. As you can see in the charts posted earlier in this article, the GeForce RTX 5050 should be a massive upgrade over older GeForce RTX 3050 series cards or laptop GPUs, even without factoring in the latest technologies offered by NVIDIA's DLSS 4, like multi-frame gen. There were no GeForce RTX 4050 series cards for desktops (at least not officially). And with DLSS 4 and multi-frame generation, it's really no contest – the GeForce RTX 5050 easily surpasses the previous gen GPUs. Consumers looking to upgrade from an older RTX xx50 GPU or legacy, mid-range GTX-class GPU, to a low-power modern graphics card may want to check out the GeForce RTX 5050. I haven't gotten to test one just yet, but based on NVIDIA's data it looks to be a big upgrade over legacy GPUs in its class, while also being relatively power friendly and affordable. Driver support is coming in early July for anyone that scores a GeForce RTX 5050 laptop or desktop GPU early, but systems that hit store shelves will obviously ship with a pre-installed driver as well.
The Verge
4 days ago
- The Verge
Nvidia's RTX 5050 GPU starts at $249 with last-gen GDDR6 VRAM
Nvidia has announced GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs for both desktops and laptops with support for ray tracing and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. On the desktop side, the RTX 5050 will start at $249, draw up to 130W of power, and feature 8GB of last-gen GDDR6 video memory (VRAM) and 2,560 Blackwell CUDA cores. The cards will be made by third-party partners like Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Zotac, and others, with expected shipments in the second half of July. Nvidia's Game Ready Drivers are expected to receive an update for compatibility with the new cards in early July. The RTX 5050 laptop GPU will draw 35W to 100W of power and use 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM and 2,560 Blackwell CUDA cores. Laptops running a 5050 GPU are expected to start at $999, with availability of some models beginning today. Early models launching before Nvidia's Game Ready Drivers are released will have drivers for the 5050 GPU pre-installed. GDDR7 VRAM is more power efficient than GDDR6, allowing the laptop version of the 5050 to fit into slimmer notebooks without getting quite as hot. The choice to go with GDDR6 on the desktop cards feels like an odd one, even though it should outperform the laptop version with GDDR7. The desktop RTX 5050 matches the RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM, but being GDDR6 and having 1,280 fewer CUDA cores ensures it should have a noticeable gap in performance with the card directly above it. Nvidia is claiming the 5050 will be able to deliver 'an immersive ray-traced experience with high settings in single-player games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Avowed, thanks to DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation.' Its chart shows the 5050 achieving over 150 fps in that scenario with 4x MFG turned on. However, keep in mind that the fine print indicates that's all while the GPU was paired with a $479 AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU running at 1080p resolution. In full raster, Nvidia claims the RTX 5050 is about 60 percent faster than the two-generations-old RTX 3050. The RTX 5050 is the direct replacement of that RTX 3050, which remains one of the most popular GPUs in use on Steam. Nvidia never announced a desktop RTX 4050.
Engadget
4 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
NVIDIA's RTX 5050 arrives early in laptops from Acer, MSI and more
NVIDIA's add-in board partners won't start selling the GeForce RTX 5050 until mid-July, but it looks like the company has given the early go-ahead to OEMs to start announcing laptops with the new entry-level GPU. Wccftech and Videocardz report that 5050-equipped laptops are available to order in China as of this morning from domestic manufacturers like Mechrevo. Over in the US, companies like MSI and Acer have begun announcing their own RTX 5050 laptops. The former, for instance, will sell the Katana 15 for $999 through Walmart. Alongside the 5050, it features a Core i7-14650HX processor, 16GB of RAM and a 144Hz display. We've reached out to NVIDIA for more information on global availability, and we'll update this article once we learn more. In the meantime, the Chinese listings give us a good idea of what to expect from the new GPU. It features 2,560 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a TDP of 115W. The memory spec is interesting. Before today's announcement, the desktop variant of the 5050 was rumored to include GDDR6 memory. The fact the laptop version has GDDR7 VRAM would suggests its sibling will as well since it wouldn't make much sense for NVIDIA to hobble the desktop card in that way. With a 128-bit interface, the RTX 5050 should have a memory bandwidth of 384 GB/s, putting on par with the 5060 mobile in that department. As for performance, the 5050 laptop should land somewhere in the middle between the 4050 and 5060, with decent generational gains on offer but nothing too exciting. This being an entry-level card, the fact it only comes with 8GB of VRAM is more understandable, and it fits the bill for a GPU most people will only use for occasional gaming. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
