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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050: Budget GPU Leaks Point to GDDR6 and Summer Launch
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Fresh leaks have surfaced regarding the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, a budget-friendly graphics card poised to shake up the entry-level market. According to sources, this model will leverage the fastest GDDR6 memory currently in mass production, boasting a bandwidth of 20 Gbps. This strategic choice aims to balance performance and cost-effectiveness for gamers and budget-conscious consumers.
GeForce RTX 5050: Key Specs and Performance expectations
While higher-end RTX 5000 series cards are expected to utilize the newer GDDR7 standard,the RTX 5050’s GDDR6 implementation is projected to deliver a memory capacity of 320 Gb/s. This positions it competitively, offering performance that is less than 30% lower than the GeForce RTX 5060, which reaches 448 Gb/s. the RTX 5060 and higher models from the Blackwell family are already using a newer standard [[GDDR7]].
Did You Know? The GDDR6 memory being used in the RTX 5050 is also found in some AMD Radeon RX 9070 cards and certain versions of the GeForce RTX 4070.
Cost-Effective Design and Availability
NVIDIA’s decision to utilize GDDR6 offers two key advantages: reduced production costs and improved availability. GDDR6 is significantly cheaper and more readily available than the newer GDDR7, perhaps mitigating the supply chain issues that plagued previous GPU generations. This could translate to lower prices for consumers and a more stable market for the RTX 5050.
Power and Core Configuration
The RTX 5050’s power delivery system will feature a 5-phase VRM, with three phases dedicated to the GPU and two for the VRAM. This is a departure from the GeForce RTX 4060, which only had one phase for memory, highlighting NVIDIA’s focus on optimizing memory performance for this budget-oriented card.
Pro Tip: Understanding VRM phases is crucial for overclocking. More phases generally meen better power delivery and stability.
Detailed Specifications
Current facts suggests the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 will be built around the GB207-300 core, featuring 2560 CUDA cores clocked at up to 2520 MHz. It will be equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 20 GBPS memory on a 128-bit data bus, with a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 130 or 135W.
Release Timeline and Pricing Expectations
While an official release date remains under wraps, indications point towards a launch this summer, possibly in July.The anticipated price range is between $199 and $249 USD. For comparison, the RTX and GTX are different types of video cards [[2]]. Taking into account VAT in Poland, this could translate to a price of approximately 899-1139 PLN.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | GB207-300
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