MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16GB GDDR7 Gray
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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16GB GDDR7 Gray
The Zotac RTX 5080 Amp Extreme Infinity is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent cooling, quiet operation, and strong 4K gaming performance. Many users highlight its great value compared to other premium brands, though some note the high price and a few report issues with packaging or RGB software. Overall, it is considered a top-tier card for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent cooling performance
- Quiet operation
- Strong 4K gaming performance
- Great value for price
- Good overclocking headroom
Cons
- High price compared to MSRP
- Some units appear to be opened/used
- RGB software is poor
- Not compatible with other RGB software
- Large size may not fit all cases
Scores
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 197★ | 333 |
| Slot Width | 2.5★ | 3.5 |
| Form Factor | Full Height | ATX |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 2.09 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 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)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16GB GDDR7 Gray
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong rt (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong raster (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5080 AMP Extreme Infinity 16GB GDDR7 Gray
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
