ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual 8GB GDDR6
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
What Buyers Say
ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual 8GB GDDR6
The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 receives mixed feedback from users. Positive reviews highlight its capability as a great entry-level GPU for modern games at 1080p with decent frame rates, making it ideal for casual gamers on a budget. However, there are serious complaints about false advertising (claiming GDDR7 when it is GDDR6) and a major compatibility issue with BitLocker that caused system lockups. The Q&A confirms it supports up to 4 monitors, 7680x4320 resolution, requires a 550W PSU, and is VR-ready.
Pros
- Great entry-level GPU for modern games
- Good performance at 1080p
- Decent frame rates on balanced settings
- Ideal for casual gamers on a budget
- Supports up to 4 monitors
Cons
- False advertising (GDDR7 claimed but GDDR6)
- Compatibility issues with BitLocker causing system lockups
- Requires 550W power supply
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
The ZOTAC 5070 is widely praised for its excellent 1440p gaming performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users highlight its value, especially when found near $539, with cool temperatures under load (50-69°C) and minimal coil whine. A few minor issues include confusing FireStorm fan control software and a potential fitment problem with fan brackets. Overall, it's recommended for gamers and creators seeking reliable performance.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good value at competitive price
- Solid build quality
- Cool temperatures under load
Cons
- Confusing FireStorm fan control software
- Potential fan bracket fitment issue
- Slightly loud at higher fan speeds
- Does not work with SignalRGB
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Blackwell | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | 5 | 5 |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | ||
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | ||
| Tensor Cores | ||
| RT Cores | 20 | 48★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 13.170000076293945 | 30.8700008392334★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 13.170000076293945 | 30.8700008392334★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 130★ | 250 |
| Recommended PSU | 550★ | 650 |
| 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 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 203★ | 305 |
| Slot Width | 2 | 2 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 1.70 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 8GB GDDR6
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ai (31st percentile)
- Below average compute (32nd percentile)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
ASUS GeForce RTX 5050 Dual 8GB GDDR6
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
