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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050vsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB: Which to Buy

Both cards run on the Blackwell architecture with 8 GB of video memory and eight PCIe lanes. The RTX 5050 costs less and draws less power, while the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB delivers much higher compute performance.

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Biggest differences

  • Shader cores

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads

    +80%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50502,560 cores
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB4,608 cores

  • Launch price

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 leads

    −34%

    lower is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050249 USD
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB379 USD

  • FP32 compute

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads

    +80%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 505013.2 TFLOPS
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB23.7 TFLOPS

  • Memory bandwidth

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads

    +40%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050320 GB/s
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB448 GB/s

Where each one wins

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

    • Launch price
    • Board power
    • Recommended PSU

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

    • Shader cores
    • Boost clock
    • Base clock
    • FP32 compute
    • Memory type
    • Memory bandwidth
    • Memory speed

What both have

  • ArchitectureBlackwell
  • Video memory8 GB
  • Memory bus width128 bit
  • Power connectors8-pin
  • PCIe version5.0
  • PCIe lanes8 lanes
  • HDMI version2.1b
  • DisplayPort version2.1b
  • 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 8GB
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-072025-04
Launch price249 USD379 USD1
Graphics chip

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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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Video memory8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGddr6Gddr7
Memory bus width128 bit128 bit
Memory bandwidth320 GB/s448 GB/s
Memory speed20 Gbps28 Gbps
Last-level cacheNot published32 MB
Power

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Board power130 W180 W
Recommended PSU550 W2600 W
Power connectors8-pin38-pin4
Interface

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PCIe version5.05.0
PCIe lanes8 lanes8 lanes5
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1b
DisplayPort version2.1b62.1b7
HDMI outputs1 ports1 ports
DisplayPort outputs3 ports3 ports
Max displays4 displays4 displays
Video engine

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

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Card lengthNot publishedNot published
Card heightNot publishedNot published
Slot widthNot publishedNot published
Notes on 7 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, Launch price: NVIDIA sells no Founders Edition of this card; $379 is the starting MSRP for partner cards.
  2. 2NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, Recommended PSU: NVIDIA's 550 W minimum assumes a Ryzen 9 9950X system; requirements vary with your configuration.
  3. 3NVIDIA 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.
  4. 4NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, Power connectors: No Founders Edition exists; most partner cards use one 8-pin socket, a few use a 16-pin 12V-2x6 instead.
  5. 5NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, PCIe lanes: Only 8 lanes: on a PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 board it gets half or a quarter of the PCIe 5.0 bandwidth.
  6. 6NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, DisplayPort version: NVIDIA specifies UHBR20 on these DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.
  7. 7NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b at the full UHBR20 rate.

Performance and Speed

The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB delivers 23.7 TFLOPS of FP32 compute compared to the 13.2 TFLOPS of the RTX 5050. This raw processing advantage comes from 4,608 shader cores versus 2,560 cores. Buyers get substantially higher frame rates and faster rendering in heavy applications.

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Performance and Speed

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Memory and Bandwidth

Both options provide 8 GB of video memory on a 128-bit bus width. However, the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB steps up to GDDR7 memory running at 28 Gbps for 448 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5050 relies on GDDR6 at 20 Gbps delivering 320 GB/s. The faster memory on the more expensive card helps sustain higher performance under load.

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Memory and Bandwidth

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Power and System Requirements

The RTX 5050 requires a lower board power of 130 W and a 550 W recommended PSU, using a single 8-pin connector. The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB demands 180 W and a 600 W PSU. Systems with tighter power budgets or older supplies will find the lower-draw card much easier to fit.

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The Verdict

Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 if you want a lower price and a modest power draw. Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB if you need faster memory and significantly higher compute performance.

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FAQ

What is the launch price difference between these two cards?

The RTX 5050 launches at $249, while the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB starts at an MSRP of $379 for partner cards.

Do both cards support PCIe 5.0?

Yes, both GPUs support PCIe 5.0 and utilize 8 lanes.

What power supply do these GPUs require?

The RTX 5050 recommends a 550 W power supply, while the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB recommends a 600 W power supply.

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