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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050vsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090: Compare Specs

Both the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 use the Blackwell architecture and feature PCIe 5.0 interfaces. However, they target completely opposite ends of the market in price, physical power demands, and computational horsepower.

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Biggest differences

  • Shader cores

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 leads

    8.5×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50502,560 cores
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 509021,760 cores

  • Launch price

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 leads

    8.03×

    lower is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050249 USD
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50901,999 USD

  • Memory bandwidth

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 leads

    5.6×

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050320 GB/s
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50901,792 GB/s

  • Board power

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 leads

    4.42×

    lower is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050130 W
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090575 W

Where each one wins

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

    • Launch price
    • Boost clock
    • Base clock
    • Board power
    • Recommended PSU

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

    • Shader cores
    • FP32 compute
    • Video memory
    • Memory type
    • Memory bus width
    • Memory bandwidth
    • Memory speed
    • PCIe lanes
    • Video encoders

What both have

  • ArchitectureBlackwell
  • PCIe version5.0
  • HDMI version2.1b
  • DisplayPort version2.1b
  • HDMI outputs1 ports
  • DisplayPort outputs3 ports
  • Max displays4 displays

Every spec

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SpecNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-072025-01
Launch price249 USD1,999 USD
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureBlackwellBlackwell
Shader cores2,560 cores21,760 cores
Boost clock2,570 MHz2,410 MHz
Base clock2,310 MHz2,010 MHz
FP32 compute13.2 TFLOPS104.8 TFLOPS
Memory

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Memory specs

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Video memory8 GB32 GB
Memory typeGddr6Gddr7
Memory bus width128 bit512 bit
Memory bandwidth320 GB/s1,792 GB/s
Memory speed20 Gbps28 Gbps
Last-level cacheNot published96 MB
Power

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Power specs

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Board power130 W575 W
Recommended PSU550 W11,000 W2
Power connectors8-pin312V-2x6
Interface

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Interface specs

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PCIe version5.05.0
PCIe lanes8 lanes16 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1b
DisplayPort version2.1b42.1b5
HDMI outputs1 ports1 ports
DisplayPort outputs3 ports3 ports
Max displays4 displays4 displays
Video engine

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Video engine specs

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Hardware encodeAV1H.264, HEVC, AV1
Video encoders1 encoders3 encoders
Size

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Card lengthNot published304 mm
Card heightNot published137 mm
Slot widthNot published2 slots6
Notes on 6 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 5090, Recommended PSU: NVIDIA's minimum for a PC with a Ryzen 9 9950X; it recommends a PCIe CEM 5.1 compliant PSU.
  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 5050, DisplayPort version: NVIDIA specifies UHBR20 on these DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.
  5. 5NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b at UHBR20 on all three DP outputs.
  6. 6NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, Slot width: The card is 2-slot, but NVIDIA's install guide asks for 3-slot (61 mm) case clearance.

Graphics Performance

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers extreme rendering capabilities with 21,760 shader cores and 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. In comparison, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 offers 2,560 cores and 13.2 TFLOPS, relying on slightly higher base and boost clocks to handle lighter workloads.

Buyers needing maximum frame rates and heavy parallel processing will find the RTX 5090 vastly superior, while the RTX 5050 suits basic desktop duties.

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Graphics Performance

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Memory and Video

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 equips 32 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 512-bit bus, achieving 1,792 GB/s of bandwidth. Meanwhile, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 provides 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 320 GB/s bandwidth.

For video editing and rendering, the RTX 5090 adds three video encoders supporting H.264, HEVC, and AV1, whereas the RTX 5050 features a single AV1 encoder.

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Memory and Video

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Power and System Requirements

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 draws 130 W and operates on an 8-pin connector with a 550 W recommended PSU, making it easy to fit into standard builds. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 demands 575 W through a 12V-2x6 connector and requires a 1,000 W power supply.

Upgrading to the RTX 5090 means ensuring your case and power delivery can handle massive electrical loads.

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The Verdict

Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 if you want an affordable, low-power graphics card for basic setups. Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 if you require uncompromising compute performance and massive video memory.

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FAQ

What power supply do these graphics cards require?

NVIDIA recommends a 550 W power supply for the RTX 5050 and a 1,000 W power supply for the RTX 5090.

What are the display output options?

Both cards feature three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port, supporting up to four displays total.

What kind of memory do they use?

The RTX 5050 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory.

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