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Black dual-fan graphics card with silver accents, PCIe 5.0 x16, HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs

MSI

MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC graphics card

SKU CH-KQS3-5SPDY

PCI Express 5.0 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR6, 2560 CUDA cores at 2632 MHz boost, 128-bit memory at 20000 MHz, HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs

  • InterfacePCI Express 5.0
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
  • GPUGeForce RTX 5050
  • Boost Clock2632 MHz
  • CUDA Cores2560
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory at 20 Gbps for smooth 1440p gaming
  • Boost clock up to 2632 MHz for responsive performance
  • PCI Express 5.0 interface doubles bandwidth versus PCIe 4.0
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and AI workloads
  • HDMI 2.1b plus three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive four displays

What this card is and who it suits

The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC is a PCI Express 5.0 graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. It targets 1080p gamers and entry-level creators who want current-generation features without a flagship budget. The 8 GB frame buffer and 2560 CUDA cores handle modern titles at high settings.

The spec that decides fit

The 128-bit memory interface paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 running at 20000 MHz effective sets the bandwidth ceiling for this model. If your workload demands wider memory buses or larger VRAM pools, you will need a higher-tier card. For mainstream gaming at 1080p the combination is well balanced.

How it fits into a build

The card occupies a PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot and draws power through the standard board connector, so no exotic cabling is required. Outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a ports, supporting up to four displays simultaneously. DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 coverage ensures broad API compatibility.

Highlights

  • 8GB GDDR6 memory at 20 Gbps for smooth 1440p gaming
  • Boost clock up to 2632 MHz for responsive performance
  • PCI Express 5.0 interface doubles bandwidth versus PCIe 4.0
  • 2560 CUDA cores accelerate ray-tracing and AI workloads
  • HDMI 2.1b plus three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs drive four displays

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesGaming
ModelRTX 5050 8G GAMING OC
Part NumberRTX 5050 8G GAMING OC
InterfacePCI Express 5.0
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
GPUGeForce RTX 5050
Boost Clock2632 MHz
CUDA Cores2560
Effective Memory Clock20000 MHz (20 Gbps)
Memory Size8GB
Memory Interface128-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR6
DirectXDirectX 12 Ultimate
OpenGLOpenGL 4.6
Multi-Monitor Support4
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1b
DisplayPort3 x DisplayPort 2.1a
ColorBlack
Max Resolution7680 x 4320
SLI SupportNo
CoolerDouble Fans
Thermal Design Power130W
Recommended PSU Wattage550W
Power Connector8-Pin
HDCP ReadyYes
Max GPU Length202 mm
Card Dimensions (L x H)202 x 120 x 41 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 2632 MHz boost clock mean for actual frame rates?

The 2632 MHz boost clock is the peak GPU frequency under load; real frame rates depend on the game engine, resolution and the rest of the system.

How does the PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot affect bandwidth?

The card uses a PCI Express 5.0 x16 link, providing up to 128 GB/s of theoretical bandwidth for data transfers between GPU and CPU.

What clearance does the dual-slot cooler need inside the case?

The dual-slot design occupies two expansion brackets and requires a standard ATX case with enough length for a full-height card.

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