MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G Ventus 2X OC Graphics Card

The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC (G5050-8V2C) is a dual-fan graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. It has 2560 CUDA cores, 8GB of GDDR6 memory at 20 Gbps on a 128-bit bus, and a boost clock of 2602 MHz.

At 197 mm long and drawing 130 W from a single 8-pin connector, it suits compact and mid-size builds, as well as upgrades on systems with a 550 W power supply. It is a sensible choice for mainstream gaming, multi-monitor setups and everyday creative work.

Highlights

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 2560 CUDA cores
• 8GB GDDR6 memory, 20 Gbps, 128-bit bus
• Boost clock 2602 MHz, or 2617 MHz in Extreme Performance mode via MSI Center
• 3x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1x HDMI 2.1b, up to 4 displays
• 130 W power draw, single 8-pin connector, 550 W PSU recommended
• Compact 197 x 120 x 41 mm card

Best for

• Mainstream gaming builds
• Small and mid-size PC cases with limited GPU clearance
• Upgrading an older PC with a modest power supply
• Multi-monitor work and home office setups

Specifications

Compatibility and related parts

Before you buy, check that your case has room for a card 197 mm long and 41 mm thick, and that your power supply is at least 550 W with one 8-pin PCIe connector. If you need more headroom, browse our power supplies and PC cases. Building a new system? The PC builder checks compatibility for you, and parts bought as a PC build get free assembly and testing. You can also compare it with other graphics cards.