Architecture and Core Specifications
The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC is based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, offering hardware support for DLSS 4 and full ray tracing features . The card is equipped with 2560 CUDA cores and utilizes a PCI Express Gen 5 x16 interface (though it operates in x8 mode) . The GPU comes with a factory overclock: the Boost Clock is set to 2602 MHz, and an “Extreme Performance” mode (accessible via MSI Center software) pushes this to 2617 MHz .
Memory and Display Outputs
This model features 8GB of GDDR6 memory running across a 128-bit memory bus at an effective speed of 20 Gbps, providing a bandwidth of 128 GB/s . For display connectivity, it includes three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and one HDMI 2.1b output, supporting a maximum digital resolution of 7680 x 4320 .
Cooling and Physical Design
The card utilizes a compact dual-fan cooling solution measuring 197 x 120 x 40 mm, designed to fit into smaller PC cases . It features MSI’s TORX Fan 5.0 design, where fan blades are linked by ring arcs to stabilize airflow, alongside a reinforcing backplate that offers flow-through ventilation . The Zero Frozr function stops the fans completely during low temperatures for silent operation .
Power and Software
The card consumes 130W of power, drawing it via a single 8-pin power connector. A 550W power supply is recommended for system integration . The graphics card also features DrMOS power stages and additional fuses on the custom PCB for protection against electrical damage . The card is supported by MSI Center for monitoring and tuning, as well as the Afterburner overclocking software .
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Name | GeForce RTX™ 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC |
| Model Number | G5050-852C / G5050-8S2C |
| Graphics Processing Unit | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 |
| Architecture | NVIDIA Blackwell |
| CUDA Cores | 2560 Units |
| Memory | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Interface | 128-bit |
| Memory Clock | 20 Gbps |
| Core Clock (Boost) | 2602 MHz |
| Core Clock (Extreme) | 2617 MHz (MSI Center) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 (uses x8) |
| Video Output | 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 |
| G-SYNC | Y |
| DirectX Version | 12 Ultimate |
| Card Dimensions (W x H x D) | 197 x 120 x 40 mm |
| Card Weight | 478 g |
| Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin x 1 |
| Cooling Features | TORX Fan 5.0, Zero Frozr |
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