MSI Gaming RTX 5050 8G Shadow 2X OC Graphics Card (8GB GDDR6,128-bit, Extreme Performance: 2617 MHz, DisplayPort x3 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b, NVIDIA Blackwell Architecture) : Electronics

The MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G SHADOW 2X OC is a desktop graphics card based on the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 graphics memory on a 128-bit memory bus and uses a PCI Express graphics card interface. Core clocks are rated at up to 2617 MHz in Extreme Performance mode through MSI Center, with a 2602 MHz boost clock.

For display connectivity, the card provides three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs and one HDMI 2.1b output, with a stated maximum display resolution of 3840x2160. Its dual-fan cooling design combines two fans with a large heatsink. TORX Fan 5.0 links three sets of 22-degree-tilted fan blades with ring arcs to stabilize high-pressure airflow; MSI states this increases airflow by 23% compared with axial fans. A heat pipe draws thermal energy away from the GPU, while the reinforcing backplate includes an airflow vent for direct exhaust passage. The fans stop at relatively low temperatures and restart automatically as heat increases during gaming.

Key Features

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPU based on NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
• 8 GB GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit memory bus
• Extreme Performance core clock of 2617 MHz through MSI Center
• Three DisplayPort 2.1a outputs and one HDMI 2.1b output
• Dual-fan TORX Fan 5.0 cooling with a vented reinforcing backplate

Specifications

• Brand: msi
• Graphics Coprocessor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
• Graphics Card RAM: 8 GB
• GPU Clock Speed: 2617 megahertz
• Video Output Interface: DisplayPort
• Graphics RAM Type: GDDR6
• Compatible Devices: Desktop
• Graphics Card Interface: PCI Express
• Memory Clock Speed: 2617 MHz
• Number of Fans: 2
• GPU Series: NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
• Display Maximum Resolution: 3840x2160
• Display Resolution Maximum: 3840x2160
• Item Dimensions L x W: 7.8"L x 4.7"W
• Core Clocks: Extreme Performance: 2617 MHz (MSI Center), Boost: 2602 MHz
• Architecture: NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4
• Display Outputs: DisplayPort x3 2.1a, HDMI 2.1b
• Memory Bus Width: 128-bit
• Heat Pipe: Designed for efficient heat transfer and draws thermal energy away from the GPU to improve cooling performance.
• Reinforcing Backplate: Includes an airflow vent that lets exhaust air pass directly through.
• Cooling Design: Two fans on a large heatsink provide cooling performance with a quieter experience.
• Fan Stop: Fans stop at relatively low temperatures and automatically start again when heat increases during gaming.