MSI RTX 5050 Graphics Cards

The MSI RTX 5050 cards here are the GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC and the GeForce RTX 5050 8G GAMING OC. Both use the Blackwell-based RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR6, a PCIe 5.0 interface and a 130 W TDP. Each draws power from a single 8-pin connector, and MSI recommends a 550 W power supply. Both support ray tracing and DLSS 4 for 1080p gaming.

The two cards differ mainly in cooling and size. The Ventus 2X OC is 197 mm long. The Gaming OC is 202 mm long and uses MSI's TWIN FROZR 10 cooler. Both are 41 mm thick, so either fits most compact and mid-tower cases. MSI covers the Gaming OC with a 3 year warranty.

Frequently asked questions

Will an MSI RTX 5050 work in a PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 slot? Yes. PCIe 5.0 cards are backward compatible and run at the slot's speed.

What power supply do these cards need? MSI recommends a 550 W PSU with one 8-pin PCIe connector for both models.