Hey, so here’s the deal with NVIDIA’s new RTX 5050. They’re sticking with 8 GB of VRAM and using GDDR6 memory. It’s kinda like sticking with an old friend rather than jumping into something unknown like GDDR7, you know? Anyway, it’s supposed to hustle along at 20 Gbps. That’s something, right?
So back in March, there were whispers about these GPUs coming out. Now, the RTX 5060 is already out in the wild, and the RTX 5050 is on the horizon, probably landing next month. I stumbled upon some chatter from MEGAsizeGPU, and it seems like everyone is trying to spill the beans on this thing.
Now, talking specifics, the RTX 5050 uses this tiny GB207 GPU, part of the Blackwell family — why ‘Blackwell’? Sounds like a secret agent name or something. It’s got 2560 cores and uses this single 8-pin connector. It’s neat and uncomplicated — almost like a pair of jeans that fit just right. Or maybe I’m just weird.
Oh, and get this, the VRAM is at 8 GB, sticking with the theme of the RTX 5060 and RTX 4060 cards. It’s kind of comforting, like your favorite coffee mug. This thing runs its 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory over a 128-bit bus. Not the flashiest, but hey, it’s doing its best, right? Might not be the fastest horse in the race, but it’s there.
Also, there’s this 3+2 phase VRM design happening, which I guess is special because some other model (don’t ask me which) only used a single-phase for VRAM. I’m not an engineer, but it sounds like a mix of minimalism and overachieving. Odd combo.
And now for the dollars. I mean, the RTX 5060 is going for $299, but it didn’t exactly wow people. It’s like bringing a salad to a BBQ. The RTX 5050 might go for $199 or $249. Could be a tough sell against Intel’s options. But we’ll see.
NVIDIA seems to want to tussle with Intel at this entry-level spot. Intel’s been hanging out there, and people are noticing. There’s always talk about market share and who’s leading. So, all eyes are on July for the RTX 5050’s debut. Should be interesting! Or not. Depends on who you ask, I guess.
