Nvidia is reportedly planning to launch its GDDR6-based RTX 5050 GPU next month

Sources associated with Videocardz indicate that Nvidia is targeting a July release for the RTX 5050 card. It's important to highlight that, unlike the RTX 4050, the RTX 5050 will be available for both desktop and laptop platforms. The upcoming release we’re discussing pertains specifically to the desktop version. The rumor does not clarify whether both desktop and laptop versions of the card will debut simultaneously.

Videocardz also suggests that Nvidia may introduce 3GB memory options for its lower-end models. A few months back, there were speculations about Nvidia planning a Super series refresh for the RTX 50-series that would incorporate 3GB GDDR7 memory modules, enhancing the VRAM of these cards. If these reports hold true, we can expect to see the launch of the RTX 5070 Super featuring 18GB VRAM, alongside the RTX 5080 boasting 24GB VRAM, hitting the market first.

Returning to the RTX 5050, this release from Nvidia could be quite noteworthy if earlier rumors are accurate. These suggest that the laptop version may come equipped with faster GDDR7 RAM compared to the desktop variant, which is expected to use the older GDDR6 RAM present in RTX 40 and earlier models.

In terms of specifications, the RTX 5050 is believed to come with a GB207 GPU and include 2560 CUDA cores. Naturally, the power consumption of the RTX 5050 is anticipated to be lower than that of other consumer-grade Blackwell GPUs. If the rumors are correct, the TDP for the RTX 5050 will be 130W, in contrast to the 145W found in the RTX 5060. However, information regarding the clock speeds for the desktop version of the RTX 5050 remains undisclosed. We hope to receive these details prior to the official launch.

The forthcoming RTX 5050 is gearing up to be an excellent entry-level choice for gamers eager to enter the RTX ecosystem. However, for those prepared to play the latest games at high settings with rapid ray tracing, DLSS 4, and performance that is ready for the future, the RTX 5080 is in a category all by itself. As always, for the latest news on hardware launches and industry developments, be sure to follow our dedicated hardware coverage.