| Graphics Processing Unit | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 |
| Architecture | NVIDIA Blackwell |
| Interface | PCI Express® Gen 5 x16 (uses x8) |
| CUDA® Cores | 2560 Units |
| Core Clocks (Boost) | Up to 2632 MHz (2647 MHz in Extreme Performance mode via MSI Center) |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Speed | 20 Gbps |
| Memory Interface | 128-bit |
| Maximum Digital Resolution | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
| Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W |
| Dimensions | 202 x 120 x 41 mm |
Ports
The card features multiple display outputs to support various monitor setups.
- DisplayPort: 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b
- HDMI: 1 x HDMI™ 2.1b (supports up to 4K 480Hz or 8K 120Hz with DSC, Gaming VRR, HDR)
- Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin power connector
Features
The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC includes a suite of hardware and software features designed for enhanced performance, cooling, and user control.
- NVIDIA Technologies
- DLSS 4: Features Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction, powered by 5th-Gen Tensor Cores for improved performance and image quality.
- Ray Tracing: Utilizes 4th-Gen RT Cores to provide realistic, cinematic-quality visuals in supported games.
- NVIDIA Reflex: A suite of technologies that optimizes the graphics pipeline to deliver lower system latency and improved responsiveness in games.
- NVIDIA Studio: Provides tools and technology to accelerate creativity for creators.
- G-SYNC® Technology: Enables smooth, tear-free gameplay with compatible monitors.
- MSI Cooling & Design
- TWIN FROZR 10: The enhanced dual-fan cooling system designed for superior cooling and quieter performance.
- STORMFORCE Fan: Features specially designed fan blades with claw texturing and a circular arc to concentrate airflow and increase air pressure with minimal noise.
- Zero Frozr: The fans stop completely during low-temperature, low-load situations, eliminating all noise when active cooling is unnecessary.
- Reinforcing Backplate: A metal backplate enhances structural rigidity and features an airflow vent to aid heat dissipation.
- Heat Pipes: Core pipes are designed for maximum contact with the GPU to draw thermal energy away efficiently.
- Software & Control
- MSI Center: The exclusive software lets users monitor, tweak, and optimize the card in real-time, including enabling the “Extreme Performance” clock speed mode.
- MSI Afterburner: Widely recognized overclocking software that provides complete control and real-time system monitoring.
