MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Shadow 2X OC 8GB NVIDIA Graphic Card

The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Shadow 2X OC is a mainstream gaming graphics card built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, bringing fifth-generation Tensor Cores, new Streaming Multiprocessors optimised for neural shaders, and fourth-generation Ray Tracing Cores to an accessible price tier. The card carries the model number G5050-8S2C and ships with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus running at 20 Gbps, giving it adequate bandwidth for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming workloads. The OC variant raises the GPU Boost clock to 2602 MHz, with MSI Center's Extreme Performance mode pushing it further to 2617 MHz. The dual-fan TORX Fan 5.0 cooler pairs ring-arc-linked blades with a direct-contact heat pipe to move thermal energy away from the die efficiently, while the reinforced backplate includes an airflow vent that lets exhaust pass directly through — a thoughtful detail on a card measuring only 197 × 120 × 40 mm and weighing 478 g. Connectivity is strong for this class: three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs alongside a single HDMI 2.1b port support up to four displays simultaneously, with the HDMI port capable of driving 4K at 480 Hz or 8K at 120 Hz using DSC. The card also supports G-SYNC, Gaming VRR, and HDR, and reaches a digital maximum resolution of 7680 × 4320. HDCP is supported for protected content playback. System integration is straightforward: the card uses a PCIe Gen 5 x16 slot (operating at x8 electrical), draws 130 W through a single 8-pin power connector, and requires a minimum 550 W PSU. DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation leverages the fifth-gen Tensor Cores to deliver AI-accelerated frame output, while DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 ensure compatibility with the current game and application ecosystem. MSI Center and Afterburner software are both supported for monitoring and overclocking. Verified Specifications: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Blackwell) | CUDA Cores: 2560 | Memory: 8 GB GDDR6 | Memory Bus: 128-bit | Memory Speed: 20 Gbps | Boost Clock: 2602 MHz (2617 MHz Extreme Performance via MSI Center) | TDP: 130 W | Power Connector: 1 × 8-pin | Recommended PSU: 550 W | Outputs: 3 × DisplayPort 2.1b, 1 × HDMI 2.1b | Max Displays: 4 | Max Resolution: 7680 × 4320 | PCIe Interface: Gen 5 x16 (x8 electrical) | DirectX: 12 Ultimate | OpenGL: 4.6 | Dimensions: 197 × 120 × 40 mm | Card Weight: 478 g | Model: G5050-8S2C