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Black dual-fan graphics card with compact 197mm length

MSI

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

  • InterfacePCI Express 5.0
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
  • GPUGeForce RTX 5050
  • Boost Clock2602 MHz
  • CUDA Cores2560
  • 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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesSHADOW
ModelRTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC
Part NumberRTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC
InterfacePCI Express 5.0
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPU SeriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series
GPUGeForce RTX 5050
Boost Clock2602 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 2.1b
ColorBlack
Max Resolution7680 x 4320
SLI SupportNo
CoolerDouble Fans
Thermal Design Power130W
Recommended PSU Wattage550W
Power Connector8-Pin
HDCP ReadyYes
Max GPU Length197 mm
Card Dimensions (L x H)197 x 120 x 40mm
Shipping weight0.86 kg
Package size286 × 206 × 76 mm

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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