MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6
MSI
63 Overall Score
vs
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
XFX
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6
82 out of 100 high confidence 38 reviews
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
Value for money 8
1080p gaming performance 7
Driver updates improvement 4
Build quality 3
Noise level 2
Price point 3
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Ray Tracing
Content Creation
Gaming 4k
Gaming 1440p
Budget
Gaming 1080p
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW | XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon RX 9070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Blackwell | RDNA 4 |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 4★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Stream Processors | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 20 | 56★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 13.170000076293945 | 72.25★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 13.170000076293945 | 36.130001068115234★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 130★ | 245 |
| Recommended PSU | 550★ | 800 |
| Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 3 x 8-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 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 197★ | 325 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 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 (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR6
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong compute (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR60.108score per dollar
vs
XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift 16GB GDDR60.092score per dollar
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: XFX Radeon RX 9070 Swift
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
