MSI RTX 5050 Shadow 2X OC 8GB GDDR7X Graphics Card

MSI RTX 5050 Shadow 2X OC 8GB GDDR7X Graphics Card

Meet the MSI RTX 5050 Shadow 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, a finely tuned mid-range performer built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture. It combines efficient cooling, overclocked performance, and next-gen capabilities in a compact, high-value package.

Key Features:

• GPU Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (MSI Shadow 2X OC variant)

• Memory: 8GB GDDR6 at 20 Gbps speeds, delivering ~320 GB/s bandwidth

• CUDA Cores: 2,560

• Clock Speeds:

  • Extreme Performance (MSI Center): ~2,617 MHz

  • Boost Clock: ~2,602 MHz

• Cooling Design: Dual fans with TORX Fan technology and heatpipe-enhanced cooling, backed by a sturdy air-channeled backplate

• Interface: PCIe Gen 5 x16 (functional at x8)

• Display Outputs: 3× DisplayPort 2.1b + 1× HDMI 2.1b (supports up to 8K 120Hz or 4K 480Hz with DSC and VRR)

• Power: Single 8-pin connector; 130W TDP; recommended PSU: 550W

• Supported Features: DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, HDCP, G-SYNC, up to 4 displays

• Dimensions: Approx. 197 × 120 × 40 mm; Weight: ~478 g

• Launch Info: RTX 5050 desktop GPU starts at $249, delivering ~60% faster rasterization performance over RTX 3050 and up to 4× faster with DLSS 4 enhancements; availability expected in the second half of July 2025