NVIDIA Launches GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU With 2560 Shaders and 8GB GDDR7 Memory

NVIDIA has officially unveiled the GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU, marking a significant addition to its RTX 50 series. With the embargo lifted, retailers in China are now cleared to begin selling laptops featuring this new GPU.

Key Specifications of the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop

The newly launched GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU boasts impressive specifications, including:

2560 CUDA cores
8 GB of GDDR7 VRAM
A 128-bit memory bus
A thermal design power (TDP) of 115W

Initial performance assessments indicate that the RTX 5050 offers approximately 10% more performance compared to its predecessor, the RTX 4050.

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Advanced Architecture for Enhanced Performance

The RTX 5050 utilizes the advanced GB207 die architecture and retains the identical CUDA core count of the desktop variant. Given the comparable specifications, performance metrics are expected to be closely aligned between the mobile and desktop versions. The GPU’s memory interface, rated at 128-bit, provides a total bandwidth that matches the RTX 5060 mobile configuration at 384 GB/s.

Power and Efficiency Ratings

Initially anticipated to be rated at 100W, the GB207 chip’s power consumption stands firm at 115W, paralleling that of the RTX 5060. This adjustment reflects NVIDIA’s commitment to balancing power efficiency with performance.

Product Launch and Competitive Pricing

Among the first manufacturers to release laptops featuring the RTX 5050 are Mechrevo, with its Kuangshi X model, and ASUS, introducing the TianXuan 6 edition. These laptops integrate the robust Intel Core i7 14650HX processor, with pricing starting at 6559 Yuan (approximately US$913).Notably, these models are priced just slightly lower than those equipped with the RTX 5060, making them an appealing option for gamers and professionals alike.

Performance Benchmark Highlights

In benchmark tests, the RTX 5050 laptop GPU demonstrates a marked improvement over its predecessor, scoring 10, 269 points in Time Spy, which is around 9% above the performance of the RTX 4050. However, it is approximately 18% behind the more powerful RTX 5060 in the same test. Additional tests such as Firestrike Extreme and Port Royal reveal that the RTX 5050 is about 19% and 18% slower than the RTX 5060, respectively, while enjoying a remarkable 27% speed increase over the RTX 4050 in Port Royal.

Looking Ahead: Desktop Variant Release

The anticipated desktop variant of the GeForce RTX 5050 is rumored to launch on July 1st, earlier than first expected. This release is expected to conclude the initial rollout of the RTX 50 series before NVIDIA shifts focus to Super GPU variants.

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