MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6
ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PRIME 16GB GDDR7
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
ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PRIME 16GB GDDR7
The ASUS PRIME RTX 5070 Ti is widely praised for its strong performance, often matching or exceeding expectations at 1440p and even 4K, with many users noting it as a great value at MSRP. Enthusiasts highlight its excellent cooling, quiet operation, and solid overclocking headroom, making it a popular upgrade from older cards. However, some reviewers express concerns about the high price, especially above MSRP, and a few report issues like coil whine or receiving a used card. Overall, sentiment is positive, with most recommending it for gamers seeking high frame rates without the premium of a 5080.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p performance
- Great value at MSRP
- Runs cool and quiet
- Strong overclocking headroom
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price above MSRP
- Coil whine in some units
- Requires 3 PCIe connectors
- Potential for used card sold as new
- No major generational leap
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW | ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PRIME | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 197★ | 304 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.80 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4.0 |
| 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)
ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 Ti PRIME 16GB GDDR7
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong compute (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong rt (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 8GB GDDR6 offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
