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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050vsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

Both the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB use the Blackwell architecture and a 128-bit bus width. However, they diverge sharply in shader cores, memory capacity, and power draw, making the choice hinge on your budget and workload demands.

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Biggest differences

  • Video memory

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50508 GB
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB16 GB

  • Shader cores

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads

    +80%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50502,560 cores
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB4,608 cores

  • Launch price

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 leads

    −42%

    lower is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050249 USD
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB429 USD

  • FP32 compute

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads

    +80%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 505013.2 TFLOPS
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB23.7 TFLOPS

Where each one wins

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

    • Launch price
    • Board power
    • HDMI version
    • DisplayPort version

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

    • Shader cores
    • Boost clock
    • Base clock
    • FP32 compute
    • Video memory
    • Memory type
    • Memory bandwidth
    • Memory speed
    • Recommended PSU

What both have

  • ArchitectureBlackwell
  • Memory bus width128 bit
  • Power connectors8-pin
  • PCIe version5.0
  • PCIe lanes8 lanes
  • HDMI outputs1 ports
  • DisplayPort outputs3 ports
  • Max displays4 displays
  • Video encoders1 encoders

Every spec

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SpecNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-072025-04
Launch price249 USD429 USD
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureBlackwellBlackwell
Shader cores2,560 cores4,608 cores
Boost clock2,570 MHz2,572 MHz
Base clock2,310 MHz2,407 MHz
FP32 compute13.2 TFLOPS23.7 TFLOPS
Memory

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Memory specs

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Video memory8 GB16 GB
Memory typeGddr6Gddr7
Memory bus width128 bit128 bit
Memory bandwidth320 GB/s448 GB/s
Memory speed20 Gbps28 Gbps
Last-level cacheNot published—
Power

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Board power130 W180 W
Recommended PSU550 W1500 W
Power connectors8-pin28-pin
Interface

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PCIe version5.05.0
PCIe lanes8 lanes8 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1
DisplayPort version2.1b32.1
HDMI outputs1 ports1 ports
DisplayPort outputs3 ports3 ports
Max displays4 displays4 displays4
Video engine

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Hardware encodeAV1H.264, HEVC, AV1
Video encoders1 encoders1 encoders
Size

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Card lengthNot published241 mm
Card heightNot published111 mm
Slot widthNot published2 slots5
Notes on 5 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, Recommended PSU: NVIDIA's 550 W minimum assumes a Ryzen 9 9950X system; requirements vary with your configuration.
  2. 2NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, Power connectors: Native input is one 8-pin; NVIDIA's 300 W+ PCIe Gen 5 PSU-cable option works via the in-box adapter.
  3. 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, DisplayPort version: NVIDIA specifies UHBR20 on these DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.
  4. 4NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Max displays: Standard configuration supports up to 4 simultaneous displays based on the 3 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI port count.
  5. 5NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Slot width: Calculated from the published 40 mm width (thickness), typically corresponding to a dual-slot form factor.

Performance and Compute

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB surges ahead with 4,608 shader cores and 23.7 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, compared to 2,560 cores and 13.2 TFLOPS on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050. This raw computational gap translates into significantly faster processing for demanding rendering tasks and modern games.

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Performance and Compute

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Memory and Speed

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB equips 16 GB of Gddr7 video memory running at 28 Gbps, pushing 448 GB/s of bandwidth. Meanwhile, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 settles for 8 GB of Gddr6 at 20 Gbps and 320 GB/s, leaving the higher-end card much better equipped for high-resolution textures and heavy workloads.

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Memory and Speed

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Power and Efficiency

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 keeps power demands lower with a 130 W board power rating against the 180 W required by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Both use an 8-pin power connector, but the lower-draw card requires a slightly higher recommended PSU minimum of 550 W assuming a Ryzen 9 9950X system, whereas the 5060 Ti version asks for 500 W.

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Power and Efficiency

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Video Encoding and Display

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB adds H.264 and HEVC hardware encode support alongside AV1, whereas the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 strictly handles AV1. For connectivity, both cards feature three DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI output, but the RTX 5050 includes a slightly newer HDMI 2.1b version.

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The Verdict

Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 if you want to spend less while keeping power draw down to 130 W. Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB if you need double the video memory and much higher compute performance.

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FAQ

What is the launch price difference between these two GPUs?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 launches at $249, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB lists at $429.

Do both cards support PCIe 5.0?

Yes, both GPUs support PCIe 5.0 with 8 lanes.

How many displays can these graphics cards support?

Both models support up to 4 simultaneous displays through their three DisplayPort and one HDMI outputs.

When were these graphics cards released?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB released in April 2025, followed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 in July 2025.

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