NVIDIA Officially Launches GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU With 2560 CUDA Cores and 8GB GDDR7
Introduction: NVIDIA Unveils GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
NVIDIA has officially released the GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU, adding a new member to its RTX 50 series.
- The launch removes the sales embargo, allowing manufacturers in China—and soon globally—to ship RTX 5050-powered laptops.
Key Specifications: Enhanced Performance and Memory
The GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU boasts impressive specs for mid-range gaming laptops.
- It features 2560 CUDA cores (shaders), matching the desktop variant’s count.
- Equipped with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 128-bit memory bus, it offers a total memory bandwidth of 384 GB/s.
- The chip, based on the GB207 die, operates at a TDP of 115W, the same as the RTX 5060 laptop GPU.
Performance Gains Over RTX 4050
Initial benchmarks show the RTX 5050 delivers solid generational improvements.
- In 3DMark Time Spy, it scores 10269 points—about 9% higher than the RTX 4050 laptop GPU.
- In Firestrike Extreme and Port Royal, it is 19% and 18% slower than the RTX 5060 laptop, respectively, but 27% faster than the RTX 4050 in Port Royal, highlighting notable gains for gamers and creators.
Availability and Pricing
Early adopters include brands like Mechrevo (Kuangshi X) and ASUS (TianXuan 6), pairing the RTX 5050 with Intel’s Core i7 14650HX.
- Prices start at 6,559 Yuan (approximately $913), only slightly lower than RTX 5060-based laptops.
- As embargoes lift, wider availability is expected in other regions soon.
Desktop Variant and Market Roadmap
The desktop version of the RTX 5050 is rumored for a July 1st launch, with expectations that it will also utilize GDDR7 memory.
- This marks the likely conclusion of NVIDIA’s initial RTX 50 series rollout before the upcoming Super variants arrive.
