MSI SHADOW GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 PCI Express 5.0 Graphics Card RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC
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- 8GB 128-Bit GDDR6
- Boost Clock 2602 MHz
- 1 x HDMI 2.1b 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b
- 2560 CUDA Cores
- PCI Express 5.0
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RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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The MSI SHADOW GeForce RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC is a dual-fan graphics card for gamers building or upgrading a desktop PC, with 8GB of GDDR6 memory, 2,560 CUDA cores, and a 2,602 MHz boost clock.
Recommended For
- 1080p gamers who want to play current titles and are willing to adjust graphics settings or use DLSS; reviews show playable results at 1080p, but performance varies by game.
- PC builders replacing integrated graphics or an older entry-level card who want a compact, lower-power upgrade; this MSI model is 197 mm long, uses one 8-pin power connector, and is rated at 130 W.
- NVIDIA-feature users who play supported games and want DLSS upscaling or ray-tracing options, provided they accept tuning settings to stay within the card’s performance and 8 GB memory limits.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Desktop graphics upgrades and multi-monitor setups, with support for up to four displays |
| GPU And Processing | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 2,560 CUDA cores and a 2,602 MHz boost clock; supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 |
| Memory Configuration | 8GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit memory interface, with an effective memory clock of 20 Gbps |
| Interface And Compatibility | PCI Express 5.0 plug-in card for desktop computers; does not support SLI |
| Display Connectivity | 1 x HDMI 2.1b and 3 x DisplayPort 2.1b, with HDCP support and up to 7680 x 4320 resolution |
| Cooling And Power | Dual-fan cooling; 130W thermal design power, an 8-pin power connector, and a recommended 550W PSU |
| Physical Specifications | Black card measuring 197 x 120 x 40 mm, with a maximum GPU length of 197 mm |
| Model Identifiers | MSI SHADOW series, model and part number RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC |