MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6
The MSI RTX 5050 Shadow 2X is widely praised as a solid budget GPU for 1080p gaming, with many users noting it outperforms initial reviews and handles modern titles well after driver updates. It's seen as a great value for entry-level builds, though some mention the price could be lower. A few users highlight its efficiency, quiet operation, and compact size, making it a good choice for smaller systems.
Pros
- Great for 1080p gaming
- Good value for budget builds
- Efficient and quiet
- Compact size for small builds
- Performs well after driver updates
Cons
- Price could be lower
- Not for 4K gaming
- Limited VRAM for future titles
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
The PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC is widely praised for its cool and quiet operation, strong performance at 1440p and 4K, and good value relative to other 5070 Ti models. Users highlight its efficiency, ease of installation, and useful features like DLSS and frame generation. Some note it is still pricey and physically large, but overall it is considered a solid upgrade.
Pros
- Cool and quiet operation
- Strong 1440p/4K performance
- Good value vs other 5070 Ti
- Easy installation
- Efficient power draw
Cons
- Still pricey
- Physically large
- Glossy black finish smudges
- No RGB (for some)
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW | PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 | ||
| 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 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 8K (4320p) |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 197★ | 300 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 2.9800000190734863 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.79 kg★ | 1.30 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓★ | — |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
- Below average compute (32nd percentile)
PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti OC 16GB GDDR7 Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong raster (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6 offers 2.2x better value for money
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
