Nvidia is set to launch its most affordable GPU of the current generation, the RTX 5050, in July. According to leaked specifications and reports from VideoCardz, the GPU will be priced below $300, with a possible release in the sub-$250 price bracket.
The RTX 5050 boasts a fully-enabled GB207 die with 2,560 CUDA cores or 20 SMs, four 32-bit memory controllers for a 128-bit interface, enabling 8GB of GDDR6 memory. This architecture is similar to that of Nvidia’s GTX 1660 and GTX 1660 Super GPUs.
The RTX 5050 will serve as the successor to Nvidia’s RTX 3050 from Ampere, with a smaller die size of GB207 compared to the G106 die on the RTX 3050. This GPU is expected to provide similar performance to more expensive models like the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti, despite having less raw processing power.
While details regarding the exact MSRP are still unclear, Nvidia’s pricing strategy for the RTX 5050 is expected to be comparable to that of the RTX 3050, which launched at $249. The GPU’s performance might be affected by its limited VRAM, but this may not be as significant a concern for budget-tier consumers.
In related news, Nvidia is reportedly exploring denser GDDR7 modules for its upcoming RTX 50 Super refresh family, with the RTX 5080 Super expected to feature 24GB of VRAM. However, there are currently no indications that Nvidia plans to announce any Super refresh models for its more affordable cards.
Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-planning-its-most-affordable-50-series-gpu-yet-rtx-5050-reportedly-launching-in-july-with-8gb-vram-and-130w-tdp