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Black dual-fan graphics card with compact 197mm length

MSI Refurbished

MSI RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC graphics card

SKU CH-WHV2-NTFKJ MPN RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC

Refurbished GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR6, 2560 CUDA cores, 2602 MHz boost clock, PCIe 5.0 and dual-fan cooling

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 5.0
  • CUDA core count2560
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency2602 MHz
  • Boost clock reaches 2602 MHz for responsive gaming
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads
  • 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus
  • PCI Express 5.0 interface doubles bandwidth headroom
  • Four-display support via HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs

RTX 5050 8GB GPU for 1080p gaming

The MSI RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC is a PCI Express 5.0 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. It targets players who want smooth frame rates at 1080p resolution in modern titles. The dual-fan cooler keeps the 130W board quiet inside compact cases.

Suits 1080p builds with a 550W PSU

This card fits builders who have a single 8-pin power connector and a 550W power supply. It supports four displays through one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs. Buyers needing more than 8GB of VRAM for 1440p ultra textures or professional compute workloads should consider a larger frame buffer.

128-bit memory interface defines the ceiling

The 128-bit GDDR6 interface running at 20000 MHz delivers 320 GB/s of bandwidth. That figure caps performance at higher resolutions and heavy texture loads. If your workload demands wider memory throughput, this specification makes the RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC the wrong choice.

How it compares

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

Price $198.99
Cheaper than about 72% 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 2602 MHz
Higher than about 79% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineSHADOW
Model nameRTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC
Part numberRTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC
Product colorBlack
Processor
TDP rating130 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 5050
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency2602 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 2.1b
Power
Recommended power supply550 W
Power input connector8-Pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length197 mm
Card size197 × 120 × 40 mm
Shipping weight0.86 kg
Package size286 × 206 × 76 mm
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

Does the RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC come with the 8‑pin power cable or must I buy it separately?

The card needs one 8‑pin PCIe power connector from your PSU; the cable is not in the box.

Should I pick this 8GB 128‑bit GDDR6 version or a larger frame buffer for 1440p gaming?

The 8GB 128‑bit GDDR6 buffer suits 1080p high‑refresh play; heavier texture loads at 1440p may need more memory.

What does the 2602 MHz boost clock deliver in actual frame rates with the 2560 CUDA cores?

The 2602 MHz boost and 2560 CUDA cores target smooth 1080p gaming at high settings in modern titles.

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