Intel · Arc B-Series (Battlemage)
Performance index, 1440p22
CompareYourGPU estimate, 100 = fastest card tracked
- VRAM
- 10 GB
- Power
- 150 W
- MSRP
- $219
NVIDIARTX 50Blackwell
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
The cheapest way into the RTX 50 feature set. It is an entry-level 1080p card that leans heavily on DLSS to hit modern frame-rate targets, and it uses slower GDDR6 rather than GDDR7.
- Performance index, 1440p
- 22
- Entry-level
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- GDDR6
- Board power
- 130 W
- 550 W PSU recommended
- Launch MSRP
- $249
- No verified current price
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card
Where to buy
$249MSRP
Launch MSRP. CompareYourGPU has no verified street price for this card, so this is a reference point rather than what it sells for today.
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Should you buy it?
The RTX 5050 in one screen
Generated from this card's own specifications and its standing against every other card CompareYourGPU tracks. Every line below is backed by a figure on this page.
Should you buy it?
Recommended at the right price
Its performance justifies roughly $224. Treat $206 as a good buy and anything above $251 as expensive for what it delivers. CompareYourGPU has no verified street price for this card, so those thresholds are based on launch MSRP across the database.
1080p gaming at 60+ FPS
Why
- Estimated performance index of 27 at 1080p, where 100 is the fastest card CompareYourGPU tracks.
- 10.8 index points per $100 at 1080p, among the strongest value here, based on launch MSRP.
- Supports DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation.
- At 1080p the RTX 5050 is 3.8% faster than the Arc B570 while costing $30 more, so you are paying for the extra speed rather than getting it for free. Based on launch MSRP.
Derived from this card's specifications, CompareYourGPU's estimated performance indices and launch MSRP. No verified current price is on record.
Watch out for
8 GB is enough at 1080p today but short of the 12 GB that removes texture settings from the conversation, which is the specification most likely to date this card.
Consider instead
- RTX 5060 if ray tracing is your priority. Its ray tracing index is 28 against 21, at $299.
- RX 9060 XT 8GB if you want more performance for the money. It returns 12.7 index points per $100 against 10.8.
- Arc B580 if you want more memory headroom. It carries 12 GB against 8 GB, at $249.
Estimated
RTX 5050 gaming performance
How the card is expected to hold up at each resolution, and how it sits against the cards closest to it.
1080p
27- Entry-level
65-90 FPS
Estimated, typical modern AAA game at High settings, no upscaling.
60+ FPS class8 GB is enough for 1080p today, but it is below the 12 GB that removes texture settings from the conversation entirely.
1440p
22- Entry-level
40-55 FPS
Estimated, typical modern AAA game at High settings, no upscaling.
Below 60 FPS natively8 GB is below the 10 GB CompareYourGPU considers the practical floor for 1440p. Expect to lower texture settings in recent releases.
4K
16- Entry-level
15-25 FPS
Estimated, typical modern AAA game at High settings, no upscaling.
Below 60 FPS natively8 GB is below the 12 GB CompareYourGPU considers the practical floor for 4K. Expect to lower texture settings in recent releases.
CompareYourGPU estimate
Performance indices are aggregated from public review coverage, not measured by CompareYourGPU. Frame-rate ranges are modelled from those indices. How this is calculated.
- RTX 5050NVIDIA22
- Arc B570Intel22
- RTX 4060NVIDIA23
- RTX 3060 12GBNVIDIA23
- RX 7600AMD23
CompareYourGPU estimate. 100 = the fastest card tracked.
- RTX 5050NVIDIA21
- Arc B570Intel20
- RTX 4060NVIDIA22
- RTX 3060 12GBNVIDIA19
- RX 7600AMD15
CompareYourGPU estimate. Ray-traced performance does not track rasterisation performance, which is why it is charted separately.
Measured
Gaming benchmarks
Frame-rate figures transcribed from named third-party measurements, grouped so that two different test methodologies are never mixed in one table.
Third-party suite rating
Measured
ComputerBase Grafikkarten-Rangliste 2026
21 games · updated| Test | Average FPS | Share of fastest card tested |
|---|---|---|
| Rasteriser, 1080p | 55.2 | 64.5% |
| Rasteriser, 1440p | Not tested | — |
| Rasteriser, 4K | Not tested | — |
| Ray tracing, 1440p | Not tested | — |
How this was measured, and what it is not
Geometric mean of average FPS. Vendor upscaling at Quality (DLSS on GeForce, FSR on Radeon, XeSS on Arc), with native TAA in a minority of titles. Not native resolution, and not a like-for-like image-quality comparison across vendors.
The ray tracing rating covers a smaller 7-game suite than the 21-game rasteriser rating, so the two are not directly comparable with each other either. ComputerBase does not test every card at every resolution; a card missing from a table has no figure here rather than an inferred one.
Because of that, these figures are not directly comparable with the estimated index above, which describes native resolution with no upscaling. Read each on its own terms rather than against the other.
Test system: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Transcribed by CompareYourGPU on from ComputerBase.
Per-game measured results
No verified benchmark data yet
CompareYourGPU only publishes frame-rate figures it can attribute to a named, linkable measurement, and none have been transcribed for the RTX 5050 yet. The estimated performance indices above are clearly labelled as estimates and are the honest alternative until measured runs are recorded here.
In the meantime, the game pages set out what makes each title demanding and which resolutions this class of card suits. Heavy titles worth checking: Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, Hogwarts Legacy.
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Manufacturer figures
RTX 5050 specifications
Published by the manufacturer. Terms with a dotted underline can be expanded for a plain-English explanation.
Graphics processor
- Architecture
- Blackwell
- GPU die
- GB207
- 2,560NVIDIA calls these CUDA cores
- Data unavailable
- 20
- 80
- Data unavailable
- 2,572 MHz
Memory
- 8 GB
- GDDR6
- 128-bit
- 320 GB/s
- Memory speed
- 20 Gbps
Power and cooling
- 130 W
- 550 W
- Power connectors
- 1x 8-pin
Physical
- Length
- Data unavailable
- Height from bracket
- Data unavailable
- Data unavailableDimensions vary by board partner; compact models are the norm in this tier.
Display outputs
- Outputs
- 3x DisplayPort 2.1b, 1x HDMI 2.1b
- Display support
- Up to 4 simultaneous displays; DisplayPort 2.1b with DSC
Release and availability
- Launch date
- July 2025
- Generation
- RTX 50
- $249
- Availability
- In production
Technologies and features
What this card supports, and what each feature actually does for you.
Supported. This card uses 4th-generation RT cores.
DLSS 4 Super Resolution, DLSS Ray Reconstruction, FSR 3.1, XeSS. Availability in any individual game depends on the developer implementing it.
DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. Frame generation raises the displayed frame rate without improving responsiveness, so it works best on top of an already playable frame rate.
Hardware AV1 encode is supported. 9th-generation NVENC with AV1 and HEVC encode. 6th-generation NVDEC with AV1, HEVC and H.264 decode.
Strengths, weaknesses and who it suits
CompareYourGPU's assessment, grounded in the specifications above rather than in marketing material.
Strengths
- Lowest-cost route to DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation
- 130 W suits small cases and modest power supplies
- AV1 encode is included, which is rare at this price
Weaknesses
- GDDR6 rather than GDDR7 leaves it short on bandwidth
- 8 GB of VRAM restricts texture quality in newer titles
- Needs upscaling to reach high frame rates in demanding games
Best for
- 1080p gaming at medium to high settings
- Esports titles
- Compact, low-power desktops
Not ideal for
- 1440p or 4K gaming
- Native-resolution ray tracing
Price, value and efficiency
What the card costs, what that price should be for the performance, and what it returns per dollar and per watt.
$249MSRP
Launch MSRP. CompareYourGPU has no verified street price for this card, so this is a reference point rather than what it sells for today.
Fair priceFair price for this performance: $224
Good buy below $206 · expensive above $251
The fair price is where this card’s performance index falls on the price-to-performance line fitted across every card CompareYourGPU tracks. It describes the current market, it is not a recommendation, and it moves when prices do. Calculated from launch MSRP across the database, because no verified street prices are on record.
Performance per dollar
8.8
Performance index points per $100 at 1440p, calculated from launch MSRP.
That places it in the top quarter of the database on value.
Performance per watt
16.9
Performance index points per 100 W of board power at 1440p.
That places it in the lower half of the database on efficiency.
RTX 5050 frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 5050 good for 1080p gaming?
CompareYourGPU's model estimates roughly 65-90 FPS in a typical modern AAA game at High settings with no upscaling, which is a modelled estimate rather than a measurement. That puts it in the 60+ FPS class at this resolution before upscaling is considered. 8 GB is enough for 1080p today, but it is below the 12 GB that removes texture settings from the conversation entirely.
Is the RTX 5050 good for 1440p gaming?
CompareYourGPU's model estimates roughly 40-55 FPS in a typical modern AAA game at High settings with no upscaling, which is a modelled estimate rather than a measurement. That is below a sustained 60 FPS at this resolution without upscaling. 8 GB is below the 10 GB CompareYourGPU considers the practical floor for 1440p. Expect to lower texture settings in recent releases.
Is the RTX 5050 good for 4K gaming?
CompareYourGPU's model estimates roughly 15-25 FPS in a typical modern AAA game at High settings with no upscaling, which is a modelled estimate rather than a measurement. That is below a sustained 60 FPS at this resolution without upscaling. 8 GB is below the 12 GB CompareYourGPU considers the practical floor for 4K. Expect to lower texture settings in recent releases.
How much VRAM does the RTX 5050 have?
The RTX 5050 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, giving 320 GB/s of bandwidth. 8 GB is below the 10 GB CompareYourGPU considers the practical floor for 1440p. Expect to lower texture settings in recent releases.
What power supply does the RTX 5050 need?
NVIDIA recommends a 550 W power supply for a complete system built around the RTX 5050, which draws 130 W of board power. It uses 1x 8-pin.
Which upscaling technologies does the RTX 5050 support?
It supports DLSS 4 Super Resolution, DLSS Ray Reconstruction, FSR 3.1, XeSS. For frame generation it supports DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. Support for any individual upscaler also depends on the game implementing it, so availability varies title by title.
Is the RTX 5050 good for ray tracing?
Its ray tracing index is 21 at 1440p, against a rasterisation index of 22, so it retains about 95% of its standing once ray tracing is enabled. That is a strong result: it loses relatively little ground compared with the rest of the database. Both figures are CompareYourGPU estimates, not measurements.
How much does the RTX 5050 cost?
It launched at $249 MSRP. CompareYourGPU does not publish a current street price because it does not yet carry a verified price feed, so check a retailer for what it actually sells for today.
What competes with the RTX 5050?
Its closest competitor from another manufacturer is the Arc B570 at $219. On CompareYourGPU's estimated 1440p index the RTX 5050 is level with it, before ray tracing, memory capacity and upscaling support are taken into account.
Sources and last updated
Sources
- NVIDIAGeForce specifications, launch pricing and feature support
- NVIDIA GeForce comparison tableCore counts, clocks, memory configuration and board power
- TechPowerUp GPU DatabaseDie codename, memory bandwidth and reference board dimensions
- NVIDIADLSS 4 availability and per-generation feature support
Record last edited . Specifications have not yet been re-checked against the manufacturer's own page in this pass.
How to read this page
- Specifications are the manufacturer’s own published figures, cited on the left.
- Performance indices and frame-rate ranges are CompareYourGPU estimates and are labelled as such wherever they appear.
- Prices are launch MSRP unless a verified current price is on record. CompareYourGPU publishes no price it has not checked.
- Strengths, weaknesses and suitability are editorial judgements derived from the specifications above.