MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
MSI
62 Overall Score
vs
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 ZOTAC GAMING Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Black
ZOTAC
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black
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
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 ZOTAC GAMING Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming 1080p
Budget
Gaming 1440p
Ray Tracing
Content Creation
Gaming 4k
Workstation
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 ZOTAC GAMING 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 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 197★ | 305 |
| Slot Width | 2.5 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | Full Height | Full Height |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.70 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)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 ZOTAC GAMING Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Black
- 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
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black0.147score per dollar
vs
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 ZOTAC GAMING Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Black0.126score per dollar
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Black offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 ZOTAC GAMING Solid OC
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
