Description
Overview
The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC is a compact, performance-focused graphics card built around NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5050 GPU. With 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus and 2,560 CUDA cores, the SHADOW 2X OC aims to deliver a capable gaming experience in small- to mid-size systems while keeping power and thermals modest. Manufacturer specifications and the official datasheet were used for this entry.
Key display and power characteristics include three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs, one HDMI 2.1b output, a 130 W board power rating, a single 8‑pin power connector and a recommended system PSU of 550 W.
All core specifications below are taken from MSI’s product pages and official datasheet.
Primary features
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 — 2,560 CUDA cores.
- Memory: 8GB GDDR6, 20 Gbps effective memory speed, 128-bit bus.
- Clock speeds: Boost 2,602 MHz; Extreme Performance (MSI Center) up to 2,617 MHz.
- Display outputs: DisplayPort ×3 (v2.1b), HDMI ×1 (HDMI 2.1b).
- Power and connectivity: 130 W board power, single 8‑pin PCIe power connector, PCIe Gen5 x16 interface (operates at x8).
- Compact cooling: dual-fan TORX Fan design, Zero Frozr idle-stop fans and reinforcing backplate.
Because this card uses a PCIe Gen5 x16 interface but operates at x8, check motherboard lane configuration for best compatibility. MSI provides utility software (MSI Center and Afterburner) for monitoring and tuning.
Sources: Official MSI product specification and datasheet.
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