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Black dual-fan ATX graphics card, 199 mm long, silver heatsink visible

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE WINDFORCE GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics card

SKU CH-V8QA-TM2PK

GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, dual-fan cooler, PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, and 130W power draw

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0 x8
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory handles modern 1080p and 1440p gaming workloads
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate ray-traced titles and creative apps
  • PCIe 5.0 x8 interface doubles bandwidth over previous gen
  • Dual-fan WINDFORCE cooler keeps the 130W GPU quiet under load
  • Four DisplayPort 2.1 and two HDMI 2.1 ports drive multi-monitor 8K setups

What the card is

The GIGABYTE WINDFORCE GeForce RTX 5050 8GB is an ATX graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU with 2560 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit interface. It connects via PCI Express 5.0 x8 and draws up to 130 W through a single 8-pin power connector. The dual-fan cooler fits in a 199 mm long, two-slot form factor. It targets 1080p and 1440p gaming as well as entry-level content creation.

Upgrade path

Moving from an older 6 GB or 8 GB card on a PCIe 3.0 or 4.0 platform adds the 5.0 x8 link, DirectX 12 Ultimate support and the newer RTX 50 Series architecture. The jump is worth it when your current GPU limits frame rates in modern titles or lacks hardware features such as updated ray-tracing cores. A 550 W power supply is recommended to cover the 130 W board power and system overhead.

Who should buy

Gamers and creators who need a compact, two-slot card with HDMI and DisplayPort outputs for multi-monitor setups up to 7680 x 4320 will find this model suitable. Builders with cases shorter than 199 mm or power supplies below 550 W should look at smaller or lower-power alternatives. Users chasing 4K high-refresh performance or multi-GPU scaling will need a higher-tier product.

How it compares

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

Price $496.99
Pricier than about 64% 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 lineWINDFORCE
Model nameGV-N5050WF2OC-8GD
Part numberGV-N5050WF2OC-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
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 length199 mm
Card size199 × 116 × 40 mm
In the box
Includes low-profile bracket2 Slots
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

Will the 199 mm length and 40 mm thickness fit in my ATX case?

The card measures 199 x 116 x 40 mm and uses a standard ATX form factor, so it fits most mid-tower cases that accept full-length dual-slot cards.

Does the single 8-pin power connector plug directly into a 550 W PSU?

Yes, the board draws 130 W and ships with one 8-pin connector; a 550 W unit with an available 8-pin lead is the recommended minimum.

How often should I clean the dual-fan cooler to keep temperatures stable?

Remove dust from the two fans and heatsink fins every 6 to 12 months using compressed air; no liquid-metal or pad replacement is required for the product lifetime.

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