NVIDIA has unveiled the GeForce RTX 5050 laptop GPU, marking a new addition to the RTX 50 series. This announcement paves the way for laptop manufacturers in China to start selling devices equipped with this fresh GPU. While the desktop variant is still under wraps, the laptop version is now out in the open, bringing with it some exciting specs and performance benchmarks.
The RTX 5050 laptop GPU is built around the GB207 die and boasts 2560 CUDA cores, aligning it closely with its anticipated desktop counterpart. Featuring 8 GB of GDDR7 VRAM, it promises a significant performance boost compared to its predecessor. The 128-bit memory interface offers a total memory bandwidth of 384 GB/s, similar to the RTX 5060 mobile. Moreover, it operates at a TDP of 115W, a bit higher than earlier projections, matching the RTX 5060’s power consumption.
Leading the charge in launching RTX 5050-based laptops are brands like Mechrevo with its Kuangshi X series and ASUS with the TianXuan 6 edition. These models come equipped with an Intel Core i7 14650HX processor, starting at approximately $913. Pricing is only slightly below that of RTX 5060-equipped laptops, making them an attractive offering for gamers seeking performance without a steep price increase.
When it comes to performance, the RTX 5050 shows noticeable gains over the RTX 4050. In benchmarking tests like Time Spy, it scores 10269 points, which is about 9% higher compared to the RTX 4050, although still trailing the RTX 5060 by approximately 18%. In other tests such as Firestrike Extreme and Port Royal, it maintains similar margins, outperforming the RTX 4050 significantly but not quite reaching the heights of the RTX 5060.
Rumors suggest that the desktop variant of the GeForce RTX 5050 will launch on July 1st, potentially concluding the initial batch of RTX 50 series releases. This could set the stage for NVIDIA to shift focus towards the next series of Super GPUs, promising even more advancements in the future.
