ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
The ASUS Dual RTX 5050 is generally well-received as a solid 1080p gaming card, praised for its compact size, easy installation, and performance upgrade from older GPUs like the GTX 1660 Super. However, the 8GB VRAM and PCIe 5.0 x8 interface are noted as limitations for future-proofing and heavier games, and one user expressed dissatisfaction with Nvidia as a company. Overall, it's seen as a good value for mainstream 1080p builds, especially if you prioritize size and simplicity over raw performance.
Pros
- Compact 203mm dual-slot design
- Easy installation
- Good 1080p gaming performance
- Single 8-pin power connector
- 550W recommended PSU
Cons
- 8GB VRAM limited for future games
- PCIe 5.0 x8 bandwidth loss on older systems
- Not for heavy 1440p/4K gaming
- Nvidia brand dissatisfaction
- Weaker value if priced near higher-tier cards
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
The MSI RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC is overwhelmingly praised for its strong performance, quiet operation, and cool temperatures, especially in 1440p and 4K gaming. Users highlight its value for money, with many noting it outperforms previous GPUs like the 3060 Ti and 7800 XT. A few minor criticisms include the price being slightly high, some plastic build quality, and occasional stability issues mentioned in Q&A. Overall, it's seen as a solid upgrade for gamers and streamers.
Pros
- Strong 1440p/4K performance
- Quiet operation under load
- Cool temperatures
- Good value for money
- Effective DLSS 4 and frame generation
Cons
- Price slightly high
- Plastic build quality
- Occasional stability issues
- Fans can be loud at stock settings
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual OC | MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 20 | 70★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 13.170000076293945 | 43.939998626708984★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 13.170000076293945 | 43.939998626708984★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 130★ | 300 |
| Recommended PSU | 550★ | 750 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Dual Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 5.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 203★ | 303 |
| Slot Width | 2★ | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.51 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
- Below average compute (32nd percentile)
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong rt (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual OC 8GB GDDR6 Black offers 2.0x better value for money
ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Shadow 3X OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 40 specs.
