Graphics cards / Compare
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC vs SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
Product A: MSI
GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
64 of 100 known
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
Change MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
Compare the SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB with
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC EditionProduct B: SPARKLE
63 of 100 known
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 EAGLE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Shadow 2X OC
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Twin Edge OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce OC 8G
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB
Change SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
Compare the MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC with
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 EAGLE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Shadow 2X OC
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Twin Edge OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce OC 8G
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB48 of 92 fields differ
- 33 different values
- 15 known for one only
- 19 the same
- 25 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- LengthLower is betterA: 197mmB: 315mmMSI is 118 mm lower.
- Board powerLower is betterA: 130WB: 200WMSI is 70 W lower.
- VRAMA: 8GBB: 12GBSPARKLE is 4 GB higher.
- Memory bandwidthA: 320GB/sB: 456GB/sSPARKLE is 136 GB/s higher.
Weight
0 to 4,000 g
All 100 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
G5050-8V2C, V538-002R1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Model Name row: G5050-8V2C.7Retailer pagemarket.managerit.fi/msi-geforce-rtx-5050-8g/cat-p/c/p1006101782Read 15 October 2026Same page: product code V538-002R and model name G5050-8V2C.
GTIN / EAN
4711377380003, 8241424383297Retailer pagemarket.managerit.fi/msi-geforce-rtx-5050-8g/cat-p/c/p1006101782Read 15 October 2026Finnish reseller Manager IT: EAN 4711377380003 for MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G Ventus 2X. Sumillion and AWD-IT list the same EAN.8Retailer pageawd-it.co.uk/msi-geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-8gb-gddr6-graphics-card.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 4711377380003. The page was out of stock on 2026-10-15 and offered a back-in-stock notice.9Spec databasemaxmybuild.com/graphics-cards/geforce-rtx-5050/msi-rtx-5050-ventus-2x-ocRead 15 October 2026UPC 824142438329 for MSI RTX 5050 Ventus 2X OC. This is the US code. The EAN is the European code.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available11Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/5415605/msi-geforce-rtx-5050-8gb-ventus-2x-ocRead 15 October 2026Inet marks the card as discontinued at that shop and lists it since 2025-07-03. LDLC France lists the card as in stock on 2026-10-15. Sync UK and AWD-IT list it with prices but out of stock. MSI still publishes a data sheet generated 2026-01-17. The card is treated as available.12Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00692474.htmlRead 15 October 2026Listed as in stock on 2026-10-15.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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GPU
GPU brand
Reference launch price (US)
$2494Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Recommended Customer Price $249.00. Launch date Q4'24.5Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Launch price 249 in both GBP and USD.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 14 October 2026Launch price $249.
GPU
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GPU architecture
GPU die
GB2075Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: GPU GB207.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table, RTX 5050 column: GB207.
BMG-G215Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: GPU BMG-G21. Review of Intel's Limited Edition card, chip-level figures.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Architecture BMG-G21.
Process
TSMC 4N5Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: TSMC N4 (4nm). NVIDIA names its Blackwell node 4N, so the value is written as TSMC 4N like the other Blackwell cards.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: TSMC 4N.
Transistors
Die size
Compute units
Shader cores
Ray tracing cores
AI cores
ROPs
L2 cache
Not available
18MB6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 14 October 2026Spec table: L2 Cache 18 (MB). The text says L2 grew from 16 MB to 18 MB. PC Gamer states the same 18 MB.7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/intel-arc-b580-reviewRead 14 October 2026Text: a total of 18 MB of L2 cache, up from 16 MB in the previous generation.
Infinity Cache (L3)
Not available
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FP32 compute (claimed)
13.2TFLOPS5Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: FP32 boost TFLOPS 13.2 at the reference boost clock. NVIDIA publishes no FP32 figure for the RTX 5050. Tom's Hardware lists 13.2 too.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 13.2 TFLOPS FP32 at boost.
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AI performance (claimed)
AMSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
Not availableBSPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
| Precision | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|
| INT8 | 233 |
Clocks
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Base clock
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Game clock
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Boost clock
2,740MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026Boost Clock: 2740 MHz. The sheet states no base, game or graphics clock for this card.3Press releasesparkle.com.tw/en/media-center/view/6472C58dF9AeRead 14 October 2026Boost clock of 2740 MHz and 200W power consumption.
Boost clock in OC mode
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Reference boost clock
2,572MHz5Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: boost clock 2,572 MHz. NVIDIA's page rounds it to 2.57 GHz.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: boost clock 2572 MHz.
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Memory
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VRAM
VRAM type
Memory bus width
Memory speed
Connectivity
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PCIe generation
PCIe lanes
Display outputs
AMSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1b UHBR20 | 3 | 80 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Output row: DisplayPort x 3 (v2.1b) and HDMI x 1 (as specified in HDMI 2.1b). The UHBR20 class and the 80 Gbps link rate come from the NVIDIA RTX 5050 page footnote 2, not from MSI.2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Standard Display Connectors: 3x DisplayPort and 1x HDMI. Footnote 2: DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20, up to 4K 480 Hz or 8K 165 Hz with DSC. UHBR20 is 80 Gbps. Footnote 3: HDMI 2.1b.
BSPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2.1 | 3 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026Resolution and refresh: HDMI 2.1 (Max) 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz, and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 (Max) 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz. The sheet gives no UHBR class.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Display outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 up to UHBR13.5 and DisplayPort 2.1 up to UHBR10. The page does not say how many ports run at each class and Sparkle states none. Other reviews of cards on the same chip read one UHBR13.5 port and two UHBR10 ports, but that is a board detail and is not copied here. The DisplayPort row keeps version 2.1 and no link rate.8Reviewwccftech.com/review/intel-arc-b580-battlemage-graphics-card-review/3Read 14 October 2026Text: three DP2.1 (UHBR13.5) and one HDMI 2.1 output on Intel's Limited Edition card. Sparkle states DisplayPort 2.1 without a class.10Reviewpopzara.com/tech/computer-reviews/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-titan-oc-graphic-cardRead 14 October 2026Text: one HDMI 2.1 (7680x4320 at 120 Hz) and three DisplayPort 2.1 (7680x4320 at 60 Hz).
Display outputs in total
4
4
HDMI ports
1
1
DisplayPort ports
3
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1b
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1b UHBR20
2.1
Fastest DisplayPort link
80Gbps
Not available
Max displays
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI states Digital Maximum Resolution 7680 x 4320. The 165 Hz is NVIDIA's figure for 8K with DisplayPort 2.1b and DSC (HDMI 2.1b reaches 8K 120 Hz).2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Footnote 1: up to 8K 12-bit HDR at 165 Hz with DP 2.1b and DSC. Up to 8K at 120 Hz with HDMI 2.1b and DSC.
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate120 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026Max Res.: up to 8K at 120 Hz HDR with DSC, which is the HDMI 2.1 figure. DisplayPort is 8K at 60 Hz.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Max resolution HDMI 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz, DisplayPort 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz. The HDMI mode is the highest and is stored.
HDCP version
Not available
Video engine
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Video encoders
Video decoders
Hardware video encode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV13Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 15 October 2026GeForce RTX 5050 row: H.264, HEVC and AV1 (4:2:0) are marked as encoded.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV14Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode, H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode and AV1 Encode/Decode.8Reviewwccftech.com/review/intel-arc-b580-battlemage-graphics-card-review/3Read 14 October 2026Same sentence. Intel's page states the encode support.
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV13Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 15 October 2026GeForce RTX 5050 row: VP9, H.264, HEVC and AV1 are marked as decoded. The table lists no VVC for this card.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026Key features: AV1 Encode / Decode and VP9 Bitstream & Decoding.4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026H.264, H.265 and AV1 hardware decode. VP9 is not on the Intel page and comes from the Sparkle sheet.8Reviewwccftech.com/review/intel-arc-b580-battlemage-graphics-card-review/3Read 14 October 2026Text: the GPU supports AV1, HEVC, AVC, VP9 and XAVC-H hardware acceleration engines. The text does not split encode from decode.
Graphics features
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DirectX
12 Ultimate1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026DirectX Version Support row: 12 Ultimate.2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Microsoft DirectX 12 Ultimate: Yes.
Vulkan
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
XeSS 25Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review pros list XeSS Frame Generation. The spec table header carries XeSS 2.7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/intel-arc-b580-reviewRead 14 October 2026Text: XeSS sees a version two with Battlemage. The upscaler is named XeSS Super Resolution.
Frame generation
DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026The DLSS cell lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
Power
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Board power
200W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026TBP: 200 Watt. Intel's reference figure is 190 W.3Press releasesparkle.com.tw/en/media-center/view/6472C58dF9AeRead 14 October 2026200W power consumption.9Reviewpcguide.com/gpu/review/intel-arc-b580Read 14 October 2026Text: 200W TBP on the Sparkle card.
Reference board power
PSU wattage (card maker)
550W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Recommended PSU row: 550 W.2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Required System Power 550 W for NVIDIA's reference card. MSI states the same 550 W.
Power connector
1 x 8-pin PCIe1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power connectors row: 8-pin x1.2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Supplementary Power Connectors: 1x PCIe 8-pin cable, or a 300 W or greater PCIe Gen 5 cable with an adapter in the box. MSI lists 8-pin x1 for this card.
1 x 8-pin PCIe1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026Requirements: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector.9Reviewpcguide.com/gpu/review/intel-arc-b580Read 14 October 2026Text: with the 200W TBP the card only uses one 8-pin power cable.10Reviewpopzara.com/tech/computer-reviews/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-titan-oc-graphic-cardRead 14 October 2026Text: power is supplied by a single 8-pin connector.
Cooling
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Cooler type
Fans
31Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec sheet text: triple customized AXL fans.2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/B580-TITANRead 14 October 2026Features: TORN Cooling 2.0, tri-fan, 2.2-slot, metal backplate.3Press releasesparkle.com.tw/en/media-center/view/6472C58dF9AeRead 14 October 2026Triple AXL fans.
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
Dual BIOS
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Dimensions and weight
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Length
315mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimension: 315 x 117 x 44mm. Sparkle writes no axis names. Length is the longest side and thickness the shortest. Whether the bracket is included is not stated.9Reviewpcguide.com/gpu/review/intel-arc-b580Read 14 October 2026Hands-on with the Sparkle TITAN OC: dimensions of 315x117x44mm, a slim just over 2-slot design.10Reviewpopzara.com/tech/computer-reviews/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-titan-oc-graphic-cardRead 14 October 2026Text: physical two slot dimensions of 315 x 117 x 44 mm.
Height
Thickness
Slot width
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NVIDIA SFF-Ready
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Weight
954g(2.1 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20241203213858182.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weight: 954 g.10Reviewpopzara.com/tech/computer-reviews/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-titan-oc-graphic-cardRead 14 October 2026Text: 315 x 117 x 44 mm and 2.1 lbs (954 g) on the reviewer's sample description. The figure matches the Sparkle spec sheet.
Lighting and software
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RGB lighting
Lighting sync
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Measured performance
None of 6 known
GPU clock while gaming (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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3DMark Port Royal
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3DMark Speed Way
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
None of 5 known
Fan noise per load
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Fan noise while gaming
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Hot spot temperature while gaming
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Memory temperature while gaming
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Measured power
None of 2 known
Card power at idle (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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In the box
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In the box
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Power adapter cable included
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Support bracket included
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Yes2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/B580-TITANRead 14 October 2026Features: Limited GPU Holder Included.3Press releasesparkle.com.tw/en/media-center/view/6472C58dF9AeRead 14 October 2026A limited SPARKLE GPU Holder completes the package.9Reviewpcguide.com/gpu/review/intel-arc-b580Read 14 October 2026Text: it comes with a GPU holder with an S-shaped base.
Links
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Product page
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Spec sheet
cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page MSI data sheet for GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC, generated 2026-01-17. This is a distributor copy (cdn.panacompu.com) because msi.com blocks agents.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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