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

The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Ventus 2X OC 8GB is a compact, efficiency-focused discrete graphics card built on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. Designed for users who want a capable GPU without unnecessary frills, the Ventus series delivers a clean, neutral aesthetic that integrates into virtually any PC build, while keeping thermals and acoustics in check through a proven dual-fan design. At the heart of this card is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 processor featuring 2,560 CUDA cores. The GPU boosts to 2,602 MHz under standard load, and can reach up to 2,617 MHz when pushed via MSI Center's Extreme Performance mode. These clocks sit on top of 8GB of GDDR6 memory running at 20 Gbps across a 128-bit bus, giving you sufficient bandwidth for 1080p and capable 1440p workloads. The Blackwell architecture introduces Fifth-Generation Tensor Cores with FP4 support, enabling DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation for AI-accelerated frame output. Fourth-Generation RT Cores handle ray-traced lighting and shadows, while the new Streaming Multiprocessors are optimised for neural shaders — a technique that offloads shading computations to AI hardware for improved efficiency. MSI's TORX Fan 5.0 technology links fan blades with ring arcs to stabilise airflow and maintain consistent static pressure over the heatsink. A direct-contact heat pipe draws thermal energy away from the GPU die efficiently. The reinforced backplate includes a pass-through airflow vent so exhaust heat is not trapped behind the card. Connectivity spans three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and one HDMI 2.1b port, supporting up to four simultaneous displays at a digital maximum resolution of 7,680 × 4,320 (8K). HDMI 2.1b enables up to 4K 480 Hz or 8K 120 Hz with DSC, Gaming VRR and HDR. The card interfaces via PCIe Gen 5 x16 (operates at x8 electrical) and draws power through a single 8-pin connector with a rated TDP of 130 W; MSI recommends a 550 W system PSU. MSI Center software provides real-time monitoring, tuning, and the Extreme Performance clock profile, while MSI Afterburner offers granular overclocking control. G-SYNC compatibility, DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 round out the feature set. Verified Specifications: • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Blackwell) • CUDA Cores: 2,560 • Boost Clock: 2,602 MHz | Extreme Performance (MSI Center): 2,617 MHz • Memory: 8 GB GDDR6 @ 20 Gbps, 128-bit bus • Interface: PCIe Gen 5 x16 (x8 electrical) • Outputs: 3× DisplayPort 2.1b, 1× HDMI 2.1b • Max Resolution: 7,680 × 4,320 • Max Simultaneous Displays: 4 • TDP: 130 W | Power Connector: 1× 8-pin • Recommended PSU: 550 W • Dimensions: 197 × 120 × 41 mm | Weight: 491 g • DirectX 12 Ultimate | OpenGL 4.6 | G-SYNC Compatible