Nvidia seems poised to return to the entry-level GPU market with its next card, the GeForce RTX 5050. Emerging leaks, coupled with a recent regulatory filing from partner Maxsun, point to a Blackwell-based design packing 2,560 CUDA cores, 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, and a modest 130 W board power—potentially landing below the $299 price threshold.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Blackwell (Rumored) |
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TDP | 130 W |
| Estimated MSRP | Sub-$299 |
In a recent submission to the Eurasian Economic Union, Maxsun listed 16 SKUs under the RTX 5050 name. All are tagged “8G” to denote 8 GB of VRAM; some carry “OC” stickers for factory-tuned clocks, while others are labeled “LP” for low-profile builds. This variety suggests Nvidia and its board partners will offer both performance-focused and compact versions to suit different PC chassis.
Though Nvidia hasn’t confirmed the RTX 5050, moving to Blackwell would bring key efficiency and ray-tracing improvements over the outgoing Ampere architecture. At 2,560 CUDA cores, the new card sits below the rumored RTX 5060’s 3,584 cores but promises a meaningful jump over today’s RTX 3050. Gamers can also expect support for DLSS 3’s frame generation, potentially offsetting the core count gap with smoother 1080p performance.
On paper, the RTX 5050 mirrors the RTX 3050 in core count and memory, yet Blackwell’s IPC uplift could deliver roughly 10–20% better frame rates in rasterized titles. Ray-traced workloads should also benefit from improved RT cores, while the lower 130 W power draw keeps thermals and PSU requirements in check.
AMD’s Radeon RX 7600 (8 GB, 165 W) and Intel’s Arc A580 (8 GB, driver maturity pending) currently occupy the same price bracket. Nvidia’s DLSS ecosystem, sooner-to-market drivers, and potentially aggressive MSRP may give the 5050 an edge when it comes to value-oriented gamers chasing 1080p ray-tracing.
Insider chatter suggests Nvidia aims to revive the sub-$300 desktop GPU tier absent since the RTX 3050 launch. If the card ships at or just below $299, it could become the default choice for budget builders seeking modern features. Availability will hinge on production yields and channel inventory—but the filing hints at a coordinated launch with multiple board partner designs ready at day one.
Q: Is Nvidia’s RTX 5050 official? Not yet. All details stem from leaks and regulatory entries. We’ll update once Nvidia provides confirmation.
Q: Should I wait for the RTX 5050? If you’re eyeing sub-$300 1080p gaming with ray tracing, holding off could pay dividends. Otherwise, current RTX 3050 or RX 7600 cards remain solid picks.
With next-gen consoles and high GPU prices still fresh in buyers’ minds, a sub-$299 Blackwell card could shift the mid-range landscape. Watch for official announcements in the coming weeks to see if Nvidia’s RTX 5050 delivers on performance, pricing, and supply promises.