NVIDIA has unveiled the GeForce RTX 5050 for mainstream gamers and creators who want the latest features without the flagship price tag.
The new GeForce RTX 5050 desktop graphics cards and GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPUs bring NVIDIA Blackwell RTX to gamers are prices starting from US$249 and US$999 respectively.
The new GPU is tailored for those who play at 1080p or 1440p and want high settings, but do not need the raw power or higher cost of the GeForce RTX 5080 or 5090. It is especially appealing to users upgrading from older GTX 10/16 or RTX 20/30 Series cards, as well as content creators who need accelerated AI and rendering capabilities for their workflows.
Students and professionals looking for a future-proof, energy-efficient GPU for everyday tasks and light creative work will also find the GeForce RTX 5050 an attractive option, as will esports fans who prioritise high frame rates and low latency.
What sets the new GPU apart is its smart balance of performance, efficiency, and next-generation features. Built on NVIDIA’s advanced 5nm Blackwell architecture, the GeForce RTX 5050 delivers about 16 percent better overall performance than the previous-generation RTX 3060, while using about 30 percent less power. This efficiency makes it a great fit for compact builds and users who are mindful of energy consumption.
The GeForce RTX 5050 also comes with the latest AI cores to support NVIDIA’s new DLSS 4 technology for smoother gameplay and faster creative workflows. It introduces Multi Frame Generation (4x mode), a feature exclusive to the 50 Series which boosts frame rates even further in supported games.
Modern connectivity is another strong point, with HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0, and full AV1 encoding/decoding ensuring compatibility with the latest monitors and streaming standards.
In the current NVIDIA lineup, the GeForce RTX 5050 is not intended to compete with the high-end GeForce RTX 5090 or 5080 in terms of raw power. However, it is positioned as the sweet spot for mainstream users.
The desktop version, priced from US$249, will be available from add-in card makers such as Asus, Colorful, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Inno3D, MSI, Palit, PNY, and Zotac from July. GeForce RTX 5050 laptops are now available from US$999.
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