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Summary
- Nvidia may be launching the entry-level RTX 5050 card for desktops in the next few weeks.
- Rumors also suggest that Nvidia may introduce 3GB memory modules in lower-end models.
- The RTX 5050 laptop variant might have faster VRAM than the desktop version.
We've long been hearing rumors that Nvidia is working on an entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 card. And while we haven't heard anything from the horse's mouth, several leaks from reliable sources have popped up in the last few months, giving us details about specifications and confirming its existence.
RTX 5050 will reportedly be the least powerful option in the Blackwell product line, and we may not have to wait very long from now to learn all the details about it. According to the latest rumors, Nvidia is planning to launch the RTX 5050 cards within a few weeks.
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Leak points to an imminent RTX 5050 arrival
According to sources close to Videocardz, Nvidia is eyeing a July launch for the RTX 5050 card. It's worth noting that, unlike RTX 4050, RTX 5050 will be available for both desktop and laptop computers. The RTX 5050 launch in question is for the desktop model. The rumor doesn't specifically confirm whether both the desktop and laptop variants of the card will launch on the same day.
Videocardz also speculates that Nvidia might introduce 3GB memory modules to its lower-end models. However, it doesn't specifically mention what budget-friendly models will get the upgraded memory modules and when they will be available for consumers. A couple of months ago, we heard rumors that Nvidia was planning a Super series refresh for the RTX 50-series with 3GB GDDR7 memory modules, which will increase the VRAM of these cards. So, if all these rumors are true, we'll likely see the launch of RTX 5070 Super with 18GB VRAM and the RTX 5080 with 24GB VRAM first.
Coming back to the RTX 5050, this will be an interesting release from Nvidia if we go by previous rumors, which suggest that its laptop variant will come with faster GDDR7 RAM than the desktop version, which is said to feature older GDDR6 RAM found in RTX 40 and older models.
As for specifications, the RTX 5050 is rumored to be equipped with a GB207 GPU and feature 2560 CUDA cores. If true, this is the same number of CUDA cores that you'll find in the RTX 3050 8GB desktop model. Naturally, RTX 5050 will consume less power than the rest of the consumer-grade Blackwell GPUs. If rumors are to be believed, the TDP value of the RTX 5050 will be 130W, compared to 145W in the RTX 5060. However, details related to the clock speeds of the RTX 5050 desktop model are still unknown. Hopefully, we'll have the numbers well before the official launch.
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