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

MSI

MSI RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC graphics card

SKU CH-GZ9S-FYGYG MPN RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC

GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory, 2560 CUDA cores and a 2632 MHz boost clock on a PCI Express 5.0 interface

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2632 MHz
  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory fuels 1440p gaming
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing workloads
  • Boost clock reaches 2632 MHz for higher frame rates
  • PCI Express 5.0 interface doubles bandwidth headroom
  • HDMI 2.1b plus three DisplayPort 2.1a drive four 8K displays

Target build

The MSI RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC is a GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. It delivers 2560 CUDA cores and a 2632 MHz boost clock over a PCI Express 5.0 link. The board suits 1080p and 1440p gaming rigs that need modern display outputs and moderate power draw.

Upgrade path

It replaces older 8GB cards limited to PCI Express 4.0 and HDMI 2.0. The jump is worth it when you need 20 Gbps memory speed, DisplayPort 2.1a for high-refresh 4K panels, or the 130W TDP headroom in a 550W PSU build.

Install notes

The dual-fan cooler fits a 202 mm length and 41 mm thickness, so check case clearance before ordering. A single 8-pin connector feeds the board; ensure the PSU cable reaches without strain. Driver installation follows the standard NVIDIA routine, and the card supports up to four simultaneous displays.

How it compares

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

Price $281.99
Cheaper than about 59% 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 long is the 202 mm card and will it clear a 41 mm thick cooler in my case?

The card measures 202 mm long by 120 mm high by 41 mm thick so verify your chassis has at least that much clearance for the double fan cooler.

Does the single 8-Pin connector draw all 130 W or do I need a second cable from the 550 W PSU?

One 8-Pin connector supplies the full 130 W TDP; the 550 W PSU recommendation covers the rest of the system so a second PCIe cable is not required.

When should I plan to replace the thermal paste on the GDDR6 memory and GPU?

Typical paste lasts several years; if temperatures rise noticeably under load after 3 to 5 years reapply a quality compound to the GPU and memory modules.

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