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Black dual-fan graphics card, compact rectangular shape, matte finish

MSI Refurbished

MSI RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC 8GB 128-bit GDDR6 graphics card

SKU CH-F2NR-GFHT4 MPN RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC

Refurbished GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory, 2560 CUDA cores and a 2632 MHz boost clock on a 128-bit bus

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2632 MHz
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory delivers high bandwidth for 1440p gaming
  • Boost clock of 2632 MHz accelerates frame rates in demanding titles
  • 2560 CUDA cores handle parallel workloads for rendering and compute
  • PCI Express 5.0 interface doubles link bandwidth over previous standard
  • HDMI 2.1b plus three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive four 8K displays

8GB GDDR6 for 1080p gaming

The MSI RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU with 2560 CUDA cores and a boost clock of 2632 MHz. It carries 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 128-bit bus running at an effective 20000 MHz. The card is aimed at gamers targeting 1080p resolution with modern titles.

Sustained load on a 130W design

The thermal design power is rated at 130W and the board draws supplementary power through a single 8-pin connector. A dual-fan cooler handles heat dissipation within the 202 mm length envelope. Under continuous load the GPU maintains its boost frequency within the limits of this power budget and cooling arrangement.

PCI Express 5.0 x8 ceiling

The card connects via a PCI Express 5.0 interface which, on this model, provides an x8 electrical link. That link caps theoretical bandwidth at the x8 5.0 rate, so very high frame-rate scenarios at 4K may be constrained by the bus rather than the GPU. Display outputs comprise one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a ports supporting up to 7680 x 4320 resolution.

How it compares

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

Price $195.99
Cheaper than about 73% 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
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size286 × 210 × 76 mm
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 130W TDP produce during all-day use?

The 130W thermal design power means the double-fan cooler must dissipate that heat continuously; case airflow should handle 130W without issue.

Does my power supply need an 8-pin connector for this card?

Yes, the card draws auxiliary power through a single 8-pin connector and the manufacturer recommends a 550W PSU.

Will the PCI Express 5.0 interface work in my older PCIe 4.0 motherboard slot?

The card fits a PCIe 5.0 slot and will operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds when installed in a 4.0 motherboard.

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