MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC 16GB GDDR7 White
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
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
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC 16GB GDDR7 White
The GIGABYTE AERO GeForce RTX 5080 is highly praised for its all-white aesthetic, fitting perfectly into white-themed builds with only the radiator fins being black. Users confirm it includes a 3x 8pin to 16 pin adapter and a versatile VGA support bracket, and it is compatible with small form factor cases. Overall, sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- All-white aesthetic
- Compatible with small form factor cases
- Includes 3x 8-pin to 16-pin adapter
- Includes versatile VGA support bracket
- White backplate and body
Cons
- Radiator fins are black (not white)
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC | Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | GeForce RTX 5050 | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| 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 | 84★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | 13.170000076293945 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | 13.170000076293945 | 56.279998779296875★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 130★ | 360 |
| Recommended PSU | 550★ | 850 |
| 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 | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.95 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (72nd percentile)
- Below average ai (30th percentile)
- Below average compute (32nd percentile)
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 AERO OC 16GB GDDR7 White
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong rt (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong raster (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.
