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Black dual-fan ATX graphics card, 280 x 117 x 40 mm

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 graphics card GV-N5050GAMING OC-8GD

SKU CH-PDKY-A1TE8

GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2560 CUDA cores, 2632 MHz core clock, PCI Express 5.0 x8 interface, dual-fan cooler, 280 mm length, 130 W TDP, 550 W PSU recommended, 8-pin

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x8
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate creative and gaming workloads
  • Core clock reaches 2632 MHz for responsive frame rates
  • 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus handles high-resolution textures
  • PCI Express 5.0 x8 interface delivers high bandwidth to the system
  • Dual-fan cooler in a 280 mm ATX card keeps thermals in check

8GB GDDR6 graphics card

The GIGABYTE Gaming GeForce RTX 5050 is an ATX graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series architecture. It connects via a PCI Express 5.0 x8 interface and uses 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-Bit bus. The GPU delivers 2560 CUDA cores with a core clock of 2632 MHz and a thermal design power of 130W.

1080p and 1440p gaming focus

This card suits gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p resolution with modern titles using DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6. It provides two HDMI and four DisplayPort outputs for multi-monitor setups up to 7680 x 4320. Users needing more than 8GB of video memory for heavy texture workloads or 4K ultra settings should consider a larger frame buffer.

8GB capacity with 128-Bit bus

The 8GB GDDR6 buffer comfortably handles current 1080p and 1440p gaming workloads and typical creative tasks. The 128-Bit memory interface limits bandwidth, so performance may taper off at 4K ultra settings or in memory-intensive compute tasks. A 550W power supply with an 8-Pin connector is recommended for stable operation.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $521.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
CUDA core count 2560
Lower than about 70% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineGaming
Model nameGV-N5050GAMING OC-8GD
Part numberGV-N5050GAMING OC-8GD
Product colorBlack
Processor
TDP rating130 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
Memory capacity8 GB
CUDA core count2560
Core frequency2632 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Multi-GPU supportNo
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x8
HDMI ports2 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors4
DVI ports2 x DisplayPort
Power
Recommended power supply550 W
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length280 mm
Card size280 × 117 × 40 mm
In the box
Includes low-profile bracket2 Slots
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

Does my power supply need an 8-pin PCIe connector and at least 550W for this RTX 5050?

Yes, the card draws up to 130W and requires a single 8-pin power connector; a 550W PSU is the recommended minimum.

Will the PCI Express 5.0 x8 interface run at full speed on my older PCIe 4.0 motherboard?

The card is backward compatible and will operate at PCIe 4.0 x8 speeds on a 4.0 slot with negligible performance loss.

How can I confirm the GPU is hitting its 2632 MHz core clock after installation?

Open GPU-Z or the NVIDIA overlay while running a 3D load; the sensor tab should report a boost clock at or above 2632 MHz.

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