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MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC

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GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC

Released July 2025.4Press releasenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/rtx-5050-desktop-gpu-and-laptopsRead 15 October 2026Desktop cards arrive in the second half of July 2025 from add-in card partners, MSI named among them. Family availability. Last checked 15 October 2026.

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
VRAM
8GB
Length
197mm
Board power
130W

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Ports

  • HDMI 2.1b
  • 3 DisplayPort 2.1b UHBR20

All specs

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General

Series
Ventus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Marketing Name row: GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC.
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
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Not available
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50501Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026
GPU brand
NVIDIA2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026
Reference launch price (US)
$2494Press releasenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/rtx-5050-desktop-gpu-and-laptopsRead 15 October 2026Dated 2025-06-24: desktop GeForce RTX 5050 starting at $249. NVIDIA's price, not MSI's. No tax is included in the figure.

GPU

GPU architecture
Blackwell2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026NVIDIA Architecture: Blackwell.
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.
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
16.9billion5Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 16.9bn. Chip-level figure. PC Gamer's table lists 15.1 billion.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 16.9 billion.
Die size
149mm²5Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 149 mm2. Tom's Hardware lists 149 too. PC Gamer's table lists 121 mm2.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 149 mm2.
Compute units
205Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: SM count 20 of 20.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 20 SMs.
Shader cores
2,5602Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026NVIDIA CUDA Cores 2560.
Ray tracing cores
205Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 20 RT cores, 4th Gen.
AI cores
805Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 80 Tensor cores, 5th Gen.
ROPs
325Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: ROPs 32.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 32 render output units.
L2 cache
Not available
Infinity Cache (L3)
Not available
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.
AI performance (claimed)
Not available

Clocks

Base clock
Not available
Game clock
Not available
Boost clock
2,602MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Core Clocks row: Boost 2602 MHz. This is the default-mode clock.
Boost clock in OC mode
2,617MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Core Clocks row: Extreme Performance 2617 MHz, set in MSI Center.
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.

Memory

VRAM
8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 20262Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026
VRAM type
GDDR61Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 20262Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Standard Memory Config: 8 GB GDDR6.
Memory bus width
128bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 20262Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026
Memory speed
20Gbps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 20265Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: memory clock 20 Gb/s.
Memory bandwidth
320GB/s5Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: memory bandwidth 320 GB/s.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 320 GB/s.

Connectivity

PCIe generation
51Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Interface row: PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8).2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026
PCIe lanes
81Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Interface row: PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8). The card has a x16 connector and uses 8 lanes.
Display outputs
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)
HDMI2.1b1Not available
DisplayPort2.1b UHBR20380
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.
Display outputs in total
4
HDMI ports
1
DisplayPort ports
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1b
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1b UHBR20
Fastest DisplayPort link
80Gbps
Max displays
41Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum Displays row: 4.2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Multi Monitor: up to 4 (four displays at 4K 165 Hz).
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.
HDCP version
2.32Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026HDCP 2.3.

Video engine

Video encoders
12Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC): 1x ninth generation.3Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 15 October 2026GeForce RTX 5050 row: 9th Gen NVENC, 1 chip, 1 NVENC engine.
Video decoders
12Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026NVIDIA Decoder (NVDEC): 1x sixth generation.3Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 15 October 2026GeForce RTX 5050 row: 6th Gen NVDEC, 1 chip, 1 NVDEC engine.
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.
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.

Graphics features

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
1.42Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6: Yes.
OpenGL
4.61Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026OpenGL Version Support row: 4.6.2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6: Yes.
Upscaling technologies
DLSS 42Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026NVIDIA DLSS: DLSS 4 with Super Resolution, DLAA and Ray Reconstruction.
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

Board power
130W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power consumption row: 130 W. MSI gives one figure and no BIOS modes.
Reference board power
130W2Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 15 October 2026Total Graphics Power 130 W.6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: TBP 130 W.
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.

Cooling

Cooler type
Open air1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: dual fan with a huge heatsink and TORX Fan 5.0. The reinforcing backplate has a flow-through design.
Fans
21Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: Dual Fan, two fans and a huge heatsink.
Radiator size
Not available
Fan stop at low load
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: Zero Frozr, the fans completely stop when temperatures are relatively low. No threshold is given.
Dual BIOS
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Length
197mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Card Dimension 197 x 120 x 41 mm. The sheet does not say whether the bracket or the power plug is included.
Height
120mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Middle value of 197 x 120 x 41 mm.
Thickness
41mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Last value of 197 x 120 x 41 mm.
Slot width
Not available
Low profile
No10Retailer pageshop.sumillion.com/msi-geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-graphics-card-nvidia-8-gb-gddr6-geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec row: Full-Height/Half-Length form factor, so the bracket is full height.
NVIDIA SFF-Ready
Not available
Weight
491g(1.1 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight (Card / Package) row: 491 g / 827 g. Card value.
Package weight
827g(1.8 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight (Card / Package) row: 491 g / 827 g. Package value.

Lighting and software

RGB lighting
No12Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00692474.htmlRead 15 October 2026LDLC France spec sheet: no LED and no RGB lighting.
Lighting sync
Not available
Software
MSI Center1Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.panacompu.com/doc/pd/geforce-rtx-5050-8g-ventus-2x-oc-data-sheete-eng.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features: MSI Center monitors and tunes the card. MSI Afterburner is also listed.

Measured performance

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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

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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

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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
Not available
Power adapter cable included
Not available
Support bracket included
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years11Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/5415605/msi-geforce-rtx-5050-8gb-ventus-2x-ocRead 15 October 2026Swedish retailer Inet: 3 years from the manufacturer. HACOM in Vietnam also lists 36 months.

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