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Black dual-fan graphics card with silver accents, PCIe 5.0 x16, HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs

MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC graphics card

SKU CH-KQS3-5SPDY

PCI Express 5.0 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR6, 2560 CUDA cores at 2632 MHz boost, 128-bit memory at 20000 MHz, HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2632 MHz
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory at 20 Gbps for smooth 1440p gaming
  • Boost clock up to 2632 MHz for responsive performance
  • PCI Express 5.0 interface doubles bandwidth versus PCIe 4.0
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and AI workloads
  • HDMI 2.1b plus three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive four displays

What this card is and who it suits

The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC is a PCI Express 5.0 graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. It targets 1080p gamers and entry-level creators who want current-generation features without a flagship budget. The 8 GB frame buffer and 2560 CUDA cores handle modern titles at high settings.

The spec that decides fit

The 128-bit memory interface paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 running at 20000 MHz effective sets the bandwidth ceiling for this model. If your workload demands wider memory buses or larger VRAM pools, you will need a higher-tier card. For mainstream gaming at 1080p the combination is well balanced.

How it fits into a build

The card occupies a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot and draws power through the standard board connector, so no exotic cabling is required. Outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a ports, supporting up to four displays simultaneously. DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 coverage ensures broad API compatibility.

How it compares

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

Price $396.99
Pricier than about 54% 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.
Boost frequency 2632 MHz
Higher than about 84% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineGaming
Model nameRTX 5050 8G GAMING OC
Part numberRTX 5050 8G GAMING OC
Product colorBlack
Processor
TDP rating130 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency2632 MHz
CUDA core count2560
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
Effective memory speed20000 MHz (20 Gbit/s)
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support12 Ultimate
OpenGL support4.6
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU supportNo
Audio & video
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 5.0
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 2.1a
Power
Recommended power supply550 W
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length202 mm
Card size202 × 120 × 41 mm
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

What does the 2632 MHz boost clock mean for actual frame rates?

The 2632 MHz boost clock is the peak GPU frequency under load; real frame rates depend on the game engine, resolution and the rest of the system.

How does the PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot affect bandwidth?

The card uses a PCI Express 5.0 x16 link, providing up to 128 GB/s of theoretical bandwidth for data transfers between GPU and CPU.

What clearance does the dual-slot cooler need inside the case?

The dual-slot design occupies two expansion brackets and requires a standard ATX case with enough length for a full-height card.

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