MSI
MSI GeForce GTX 1050 2G OC 2GB GDDR5 graphics card
Entry-level graphics card with 2 GB GDDR5 memory, 640 CUDA cores and boost clock of 1518 MHz for 1080p gaming
- InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
- Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
- GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series
- GPUGeForce GTX 1050
- Core Clock1404 MHz
- Boost Clock1518 MHz
- 2GB GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus for smooth 1080p textures
- Boost clock reaches 1518 MHz for higher frame rates in games
- 640 CUDA cores accelerate DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 workloads
- Three display outputs — HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and DL-DVI-D — drive up to three monitors
- All-solid capacitors rated for 10 years of full-load operation
GPU identity and audience
The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 2G OC is a 2GB graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series GPU with 640 CUDA cores. Core clock runs at 1404 MHz and boost clock reaches 1518 MHz. It targets entry-level 1080p gaming and general multimedia use.
PCI Express 3.0 x16 bandwidth and display limits
The card installs in a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and connects up to three monitors via one HDMI 2.0, one DisplayPort 1.4 and one DL-DVI-D output. DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 support cover modern APIs. The 128-bit GDDR5 memory at 7008 MHz effective clock sets the practical throughput ceiling.
Solid capacitors and utility software
All solid capacitors are rated for 10 years of continuous full-load operation, lowering temperature and improving efficiency. An aluminum core adds mechanical stability. Afterburner provides wireless overclocking control from Android or iOS devices, while Kombustor adds a built-in DirectX 12 benchmark and Predator handles in-game recording.
Highlights
- 2GB GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus for smooth 1080p textures
- Boost clock reaches 1518 MHz for higher frame rates in games
- 640 CUDA cores accelerate DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 workloads
- Three display outputs — HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and DL-DVI-D — drive up to three monitors
- All-solid capacitors rated for 10 years of full-load operation
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | GTX 1050 2G OC |
| Interface | PCI Express 3.0 x16 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| GPU Series | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 Series |
| GPU | GeForce GTX 1050 |
| Core Clock | 1404 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1518 MHz |
| CUDA Cores | 640 |
| Effective Memory Clock | 7008 MHz |
| Memory Size | 2GB |
| Memory Interface | 128-Bit |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 |
| OpenGL | OpenGL 4.5 |
| Multi-Monitor Support | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DVI | 1 x DL-DVI-D |
| Virtual Reality Ready | No |
| Cooler | Single Fan |
| Operating Systems Supported | Power Consumption: 75W Recommended PSU: 300W |
| Thermal Design Power | 75W |
| Dual-Link DVI Supported | Yes |
| HDCP Ready | 2.2 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Max GPU Length | 177 mm |
| Card Dimensions (L x H) | 6.97" x 4.65" |
| Slot Width | 2 Slots |
Questions about this item
Which GTX 1050 version should I pick — the 2GB GDDR5 model or a 4GB variant?
This card is the 2GB GDDR5 model with a 128-bit memory interface and 640 CUDA cores. A 4GB variant is not described in the available specifications, so the 2GB version is the one detailed here.
What does the 1518 MHz boost clock mean for actual gaming performance?
The GPU can reach 1518 MHz under load, up from a 1404 MHz base clock. Higher clocks let the 640 CUDA cores process more instructions per second, improving frame rates in titles that scale with core frequency.
Does the PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface limit bandwidth on a modern motherboard?
The card uses a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, providing up to 16 GT/s per lane. On a 3.0 or newer platform the link runs at full speed; on a 2.0 board it will operate at 2.0 speeds, which may cap throughput in bandwidth-heavy scenes.
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