Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G (GV-N5050WF2OC-8GD)

A compact graphics card with a dual-fan WINDFORCE cooling system and a PCB length of about 199 mm. It belongs to the entry-level price segment and is intended for users who value basic gaming performance in compact and standard cases. This model is built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and stands out among its peers by using 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with an effective frequency of 14 Gbps.

Positioned as an affordable solution for gaming at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with modern technology support. The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC is based on the GB207 graphics processor with 2560 CUDA cores. Unlike other graphics cards in the NVIDIA Blackwell line, the RTX 5050 uses more affordable GDDR6 memory instead of GDDR7. The buffer size is 8 GB, and the bus width is 128 bits.

The Blackwell architecture ensures a noticeable performance boost compared to previous generations, especially in games with ray tracing and using DLSS 4 with frame generation, which allows for an increased frame rate by generating additional intermediate frames. The cooling system of the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G includes two Hawk fans with graphene lubricant, which reduces friction levels and minimizes noise, extending the cooler's lifespan. The card is powered through a single 8-pin PCIe connector, without the need for 12VHPWR adapters as in higher-end models. Despite its budget status, the manufacturer recommends using power supplies of at least 500W for assembly.